Grilled Peach Burrata Salad (Printable)

A fresh summer salad featuring grilled peaches, burrata, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic glaze.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Produce

01 - 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
02 - 5 oz arugula
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
05 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

→ Dairy

06 - 2 balls fresh burrata cheese, approximately 4 oz each

→ Pantry

07 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
08 - 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
09 - 1 tbsp honey
10 - Flaky sea salt to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush the peach halves lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and drizzle with honey.
03 - Place peaches cut side down on the grill. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side until grill marks appear and peaches are slightly softened. Remove and allow to cool slightly, then slice each half into wedges.
04 - In a large bowl, combine arugula, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with remaining olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
05 - Arrange the dressed salad mixture on a serving platter. Top with grilled peach wedges.
06 - Gently tear the burrata into pieces and distribute over the salad.
07 - Drizzle with balsamic glaze and additional olive oil if desired.
08 - Top with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours planning when really you threw it together in under 25 minutes.
  • The contrast of warm grilled peaches against cool creamy burrata feels almost decadent for something so simple.
  • Everyone at the table will ask for the recipe because it looks restaurant-quality but feels utterly effortless.
02 -
  • If your peaches are underripe, they won't soften enough on the grill and you'll end up with disappointed texture—smell them first and wait another day if needed.
  • Don't assemble this more than 15 minutes before serving or the arugula will wilt and the burrata will lose its chill; timing is everything here.
03 -
  • If you don't have a grill or grill pan, a cast-iron skillet works beautifully—you'll get similar char marks and the peaches will caramelize the same way.
  • Make your balsamic glaze shine by reducing it in a small saucepan for 2 minutes before drizzling; it thickens slightly and the flavor becomes more intense.
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