Description
This Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad is a fresh, vibrant summer salad made with smoky grilled peaches, creamy burrata, peppery greens, cherry tomatoes, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet balsamic glaze drizzle. It’s quick to prepare, visually stunning, and perfect for entertaining or an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 just-ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
- 1 large ball burrata
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups mixed salad leaves (lamb’s lettuce, pea shoots, baby beet leaves, or arugula)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, roughly chopped
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for salad)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices ciabatta (optional, for serving)
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Add salad leaves to a large serving bowl. Toss with cherry tomatoes, red onion (if using), extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat a grill pan or BBQ over medium-high heat. Drizzle olive oil onto the hot pan.
- Grill peach wedges for 2–3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and peaches soften slightly. Remove and set aside.
- Toast ciabatta slices on the grill until golden and crisp, if serving.
- Arrange grilled peaches over the salad.
- Place burrata in the center.
- Sprinkle walnuts and fresh basil over the salad.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over peaches and burrata.
- Finish with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose peaches that are slightly soft but not mushy for best grilling results.
- Burrata is best added just before serving to maintain its creamy texture.
- Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor.
- Substitute fresh mozzarella or goat cheese if burrata is unavailable.
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken .
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg