Grilled Peach Salad with Burrata
This stunning grilled peach and burrata salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s simple enough to throw together on a busy weeknight but elegant enough to impress your guests when you entertain.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup slivered raw almonds
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, divided
- 8 ounces burrata, patted dry
- 3 peaches, ripe but still firm
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil
Instructions
- In a small pan over medium heat, toast almonds over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Place on a plate to cool and set aside.¼ cup slivered raw almonds
- Place tomatoes in a large bowl and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Set aside.1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided, ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, divided
- Arrange burrata on a serving platter.8 ounces burrata, patted dry
- Cut each peach into 6 segments, removing pit. Place in medium size bowl; toss with olive oil. Heat grill or grill pan over medium heat and grill peaches for 3 minutes on one side, flip, and grill for another 3 minutes on the other side. Place peaches on platter with burrata.3 peaches, ripe but still firm, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Arrange seasoned cherry tomatoes around peaches and burrata. Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze. Top with toasted almonds. Roughly chop or tear basil and sprinkle over salad. Season with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, more or less to taste.2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil
- Serve immediately with your favorite crusty bread, toasted crostini, or baguette. If desired, prior to serving, drizzle the salad with extra virgin olive oil.
Notes
- Recipe Variations: Instead of almonds, try walnuts, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts or pistachios. Nuts can be omitted if you prefer. Substitute high-quality ricotta or fresh mozzarella if burrata is unavailable. Fresh mint or thyme could be substituted for the basil. Nectarines can be substituted for the peaches.
- This salad looks beautiful arranged on a platter but you can serve it in a large shallow bowl if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1042IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg
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