Grilled Peaches and Creamy Burrata (Print Version)

A refreshing salad of grilled peaches and burrata cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
02 - 2 balls (about 200 g) fresh burrata cheese
03 - 4 cups (100 g) arugula or mixed greens
04 - 1/4 cup (35 g) toasted pistachios or walnuts
05 - 8–10 fresh basil leaves, torn

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp honey
08 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
09 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Grilling

11 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the peach halves lightly with olive oil.
02 - Place the peaches, cut side down, on the grill. Grill for 3–4 minutes per side, until charred and caramelized. Remove and let cool slightly, then slice each half into wedges.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
04 - Arrange arugula or mixed greens on a serving platter. Scatter grilled peach slices on top.
05 - Tear the burrata into pieces and nestle among the peaches and greens.
06 - Drizzle with the honey dressing. Sprinkle with toasted nuts and torn basil leaves.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This dish is quick to whip up, making it ideal for those spontaneous summer picnics.
  • The balance of sweetness from the grilled peaches and the creaminess of the burrata will leave your taste buds dancing.
02 -
  • Overcooking the peaches can turn them mushy, so keep an eye on them!
  • Mixing up the nuts can enhance the flavor—feel free to substitute with whatever you have on hand.
03 -
  • Let the peaches cool slightly before slicing to avoid burns.
  • A great way to use up leftover burrata is to add it to a pasta dish the next day.
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