Description
This Peach Burrata Arugula Salad is a fresh and elegant summer salad made with peppery arugula, juicy ripe peaches, creamy burrata, crunchy pistachios, and a sweet honey Dijon dressing. It’s easy to make in just 15 minutes and perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or impressive appetizer for entertaining.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces burrata cheese (4 small burrata balls or 1 large burrata)
- 1/4 cup roasted salted pistachios, crushed
- 3 tablespoons red onion, minced
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup mild extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup chicken champagne vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Crush the pistachios and set aside.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the baby arugula.
- Slice the peaches into thin wedges and mince the red onion.
- In a mason jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, chicken champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced red onion.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
- Shake the jar vigorously for about 1 minute or whisk until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Arrange the arugula on a serving platter or in a large salad bowl.
- Top with sliced peaches and torn burrata pieces.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
- Sprinkle with crushed pistachios and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Bring the burrata to room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving for maximum creaminess.
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep the arugula crisp.
- Store leftover dressing separately for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh and is not freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 432 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 327 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg