Grilled Peach Burrata Salad (Printable View)

A summer salad featuring grilled peaches, burrata, arugula, tomatoes, and balsamic glaze in perfect balance.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, 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

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot grilled peaches and cool, creamy burrata feels almost decadent for something this light.
  • It comes together in under 25 minutes, which means you can make it when friends text that they're on their way over.
  • Every element adds something different—sweetness, peppery bite, tang—so you never get bored with a single forkful.
02 -
  • Overripe or mushy peaches will fall apart on the grill, so choose ones that are ripe but still hold their structure—this is the lesson I learned the hard way.
  • Don't dress the entire salad until you're ready to serve it; a warm peach salad sitting for even 10 minutes becomes soggy and sad.
  • Burrata is delicate and creamy, so handle it gently and add it at the very last second so it doesn't warm up or lose its appeal.
03 -
  • The secret to perfectly grilled peaches is having your grill actually hot and not moving them around constantly—let them sit undisturbed so those grill marks develop properly.
  • Buy burrata the day you're serving it if possible, and keep it in the coldest part of your refrigerator until the absolute last moment for the best texture and taste.
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