Grilled Peach Burrata Salad

Name: Grilled Peach Burrata Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 whole Fresh peaches; 1 Burrata cheese; 2 cups Arugula; Fresh basil leaves (torn); Balsamic glaze; Extra virgin olive oil; Salt; Fresh ground black pepper

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This Peach Burrata Salad is best in the height of summer when the stone fruit is ripe. Grill peach slices or add them fresh, their natural sweetness pairs perfectly with the creamy burrata cheese. It’s a 6-ingredient side dish or appetizer that’s bursting with bright flavors.

Every summer when peach season rolls around, visiting our local fruit stand is one of my favorite activities. Living in Florida, the fruit is perfect ripeness to make my family’s favorite Peach Burrata Salad.

We either grill the peaches or keep them fresh if they’re super juicy so every bite is creamy, tangy, and fruity all at the same time. Serve it as an appetizer with grilled bread or as a side salad, it’s a 15 minute recipe that tastes like you spent hours preparing it.

We love to serve this alongside a great piece of steak, salmon, or chicken. Or if we are using it as an appetizer, pairing it with Tomato Bruschetta or Watermelon Mozzarella Skewers is a good choice too.

Grilled peach and burrata salad with arugula on a white plate, topped with balsamic glaze and served with a gold fork on a marble background.

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Why You’ll Love this Recipe

6 ingredient appetizer or side dish. There’s no excuse not to make this as a side to round out a beautiful summer supper. It’s so simple to make in 15 minutes and extremely delicious.
A dish that will be gone in seconds. We served this at a dinner party last summer, and it was gone almost instantly. It’s one of those recipes that’s easy to make but tastes gourmet and restaurant-quality.
Don’t use the grill if you don’t want too. You can make this with just fresh peaches for no heat during the warm weather months.

Jenn’s Tip: Burrata is an Italian cheese that has a creamy stracciatella on the inside encased in mozzarella on the outside. It’s great to spread on toast, serve on salads, over steak, the options are endless.

Ingredients

Fresh peaches: You want to make sure these are ripe, but not mushy. They should still be firm to the touch, but juicy too.
Burrata cheese: One big ball of burrata is great for sharing. You’ll want to drain the cheese of the liquid it comes in and then tear immediately before serving.
Arugula: Adds peppery notes to the sweet peaches and creamy cheese.
Fresh basil leaves: The burst of fresh herb flavor that brings all the flavors together.
Balsamic glaze: Adds a drizzle of tangy sweetness.
Extra virgin olive oil: What every salad needs, this is used to garnish to add creamy texture and rich flavor.

How to Make Peach Burrata Salad

Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits.
Grill the peach halves cut-side down for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly charred, or sear them in a hot skillet or grill pan until caramelized. Let cool slightly, then slice.

Close-up of freshly grilled peach halves on a white plate, surrounded by fresh basil and salad greens on a marble surface

Arrange the arugula on a serving platter or in a shallow bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper.

Fresh arugula salad topped with grilled peaches on a white plate, styled with gold flatware and a neutral napkin on a marble surface.

Layer fresh or grilled peach slices over the arugula.
Tear burrata into bite-sized pieces and scatter on top.
Add fresh torn basil leaves.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

Use ripe but firm peaches so they hold their shape when sliced or seared.
Grilling or pan-searing caramelizes the sugars and adds a subtle smoky depth to balance the creamy burrata. Don’t grill the peaches for too long or they will become mushy in texture.
Tear the burrata just before serving to keep it fresh and creamy.
A pinch of flaky salt elevates the sweetness of the peaches and the richness of the cheese.
Peel the peaches if desired, but we personally like to keep the skin on.

Variations and Substitutions for Peach Burrata Salad

You can skip grilling or searing the peaches to keep this peach burrata salad recipe completely no-cook.
For added crunch, top with toasted almonds, pistachios, or pine nuts.
Arugula can be substituted with baby spinach or mixed greens if preferred.
If you don’t like burrata, mozzarella is a great substitution as well.

Storage and Make Ahead

Store any burrata and peaches salad leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day. If you can, try and store any extra peaches or burrata in separate container so the arugula doesn’t wilt or become soggy.

You can grill the peaches up to a couple hours before and then assemble the salad right before serving.

FAQs

What does burrata pair well with?

It’s a creamy, mild cheese that goes well with both sweet and savory. We love it with fresh fruit, bold greens, even proteins like steak or chicken.

What is the cream inside burrata called?

Stracciatella, it’s encased in mozzarella making for a firm outside but gooey and spreadable inside.

What dishes go best with peach burrata salad?

We love to eat this salad with grilled steak, seafood like salmon, or even chicken. It’s a great side dish or appetizer for almost any summer meal.

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