Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad
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Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the smoky sweetness of grilled peaches, the creamy richness of burrata cheese, and the tanginess of pickled onions. The flavors are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your own cravings!
Peaches and Burrata
Oh, summertime eating! This combo is just what we need when the thermostat reads over 100 degrees F. If you are a fan of fresh fruit in your green salads (WITH the creamiest cheese!), this recipe is for YOU. This stone fruit salad is a game-changer.
For other salads that include fruit, try our Fried Goat Cheese Salad, Fall Harvest Salad, or Chicken Curry Salad with Grapes.
Why This Recipe Works:
- A SIMPLE SALAD – This salad is very simple to make. The only work involves grilling the peaches and making the pickled onions (if you decide to go that route).
- HIGHLIGHTS FRESH PEACHES – The grill caramelizes a ripe summer peach’s natural sugars, highlighting its sweetness & balancing it with a little smokiness. However, if you’d rather, skip grilling them and enjoy them in their natural element.
- BALANCED – The combination of peaches and burrata is a delightful pairing that brings together the sweetness of the fruit with the creamy, rich texture of the cheese. The flavors complement each other beautifully, creating a harmonious balance.
- IMPRESSIVE SALAD – We love serving this summery salad for gatherings (but double it!) because it’s beautiful and is the perfect combination for summertime eating. Next-level deliciousness!
Ingredients Used:
This salad is best using seasonal ingredients. Peach season is normally from May to August down south so we’ll be eating it on repeat all summer long.
- Lettuce Greens – Any of your favorite greens work, but we used butter lettuce.
- Juicy Peaches – For grilling, it’s best to use ripe-but-firm peaches. The grill will bring out the natural sweetness.
- Red Onion – Use raw onion or preferably, the best Quick Pickled Red Onions!
- Burrata Cheese – Burrata cheese is a type of Italian cheese that originated in the Apulia region of southern Italy. This creamy ball of deliciousness is made from cow’s milk and is known for its creamy and delicate texture. Burrata is a fresh cheese, similar to mozzarella, but it has a unique filling made of stracciatella, which consists of shreds of mozzarella mixed with cream.
- A simple dressing – Use a combo of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Top the peach salad recipe with fresh herbs. We love fresh basil or fresh mint!
How to make Peach Burrata Salad Recipe:
Step 1
Prep ingredients. Clean the butter lettuce, drain the burrata, and make the pickled onions (ahead of time).
Step 2
Grill peaches. Slice the sweet peaches into pieces for grilling. The shape and size are up to you but don’t slice small. You want to keep them from turning mushy.
Brush the peaches with a bit of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil. Place on grill grates (cut side down) and cook at medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side. You are looking for grill marks.
Alternatively, if you don’t have an outdoor grill, use a grill pan indoors.
Step 3
Combine salad ingredients. Combine the butter lettuce, pickled red onions, creamy burrata cheese, and freshly grilled peach slices in a serving bowl.
Step 4
Make dressing. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small mason jar. Shake vigorously.
Step 5
Add dressing to the salad. When ready to serve, drizzle the dressing on top of the fresh salad.
Step 6
Serve. Serve this beautiful salad immediately with some freshly ground black pepper, and enjoy!
What to serve with Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad:
- Salad and a few slices of sourdough bread make a perfect light lunch.
- Lamb Feta Burger
- Goat Cheese Burgers
- Smoked Chicken Breasts
Possible Variations:
- Instead of butter lettuce, use any variety of greens including peppery arugula, romaine, or any mixture.
- If you aren’t able to find the ultra-creamy burrata, use fresh mozzarella.
- Instead of using the simple dressing, use a balsamic reduction or balsamic glaze.
- Add some protein like serrano ham or salty prosciutto. Pine nuts would be nice too.
- Add some cherry tomatoes for another interesting spin.
Other Delicious Salads:
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xoxo ~Sue
Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups butter lettuce – or other greens
- 1/4 cup pickled red onion – or any onions
- 3 medium ripe peaches – sliced
- 8 ounces burrata cheese – liquid drained
- fresh basil – optional
For the simple dressing:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients. Clean the butter lettuce, drain the burrata, and make the pickled onions (ahead of time).
- Grill peaches. Slice the peaches into pieces for grilling. The shape and size are up to you but don’t slice small. You want to keep them from turning mushy.Brush the peaches with a bit of oil. Place on grill grates and cook at high heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Combine salad ingredients. Use a serving bowl to combine the butter lettuce, pickled red onions, creamy burrata cheese, and freshly grilled peaches. Add some fresh basil if you have it available.
- Make dressing. Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small mason jar. Shake vigorously.
- Add dressing to the salad. Drizzle the dressing on top of the fresh salad.
- Serve. Serve salad immediately with some freshly ground black pepper, and enjoy!
Super tasty and refreshing. Great idea to grill the peaches!