Description
This Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad is the ultimate summer salad! A quick hit on the grill makes juicy summer peaches gloriously caramelized & subtly smoky. Turn it into the quickest salad, pairing the grilled peaches with creamy burrata cheese, thinly sliced prosciutto, fresh basil, & white balsamic. The perfect all-purpose summer dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 firm but ripe peaches, pitted & sliced into 1/4s or 1/6ths (see Recipe Notes)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or neutral high smoke point oil of choice)
- 4 ounces burrata, removed from brine & patted dry (see Recipe Notes)
- 2 ounces prosciutto, roughly torn
- handful fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- flaky sea salt & ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Prepare the grill for medium-high direct heat grilling, 500-550 degrees F.
- Prepare the peaches: Place the sliced peaches in a mixing bowl or on a small baking sheet. Lightly drizzle with avocado oil. Season with pinch of kosher salt & ground black pepper as desired. Toss to coat.
- Grill the peaches: Place the peaches directly on the grill grates. Grill 3-4 minutes per side, or until nicely charred & slightly softened. Transfer the grilled peaches to a plate or small baking sheet.
- Assemble the salad: Arrange the grilled peaches on a large plate or serving platter. Gently tear the prosciutto & burrata over the peaches. Finish with the basil, a quick drizzle of olive oil & white balsamic, & a good pinch of flaky sea salt & ground black pepper. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Choosing the best peaches for grilling: Because they soften up quickly on the grill, it’s best to pick ripe-yet-firm peaches for this grilled peach salad. When grilling them, it’s also helpful to cut the peaches into larger slices than you’d eat raw – depending on the size of the peach, I like to slice them into quarters or sixths for this grilled peach and burrata salad.
- Burrata is an Italian cheese consisting of a thin shell of fresh mozzarella that encases a creamy filling of soft curd and cream. It’s creamy with a clean, fresh flavor – absolute heaven! Here in the U.S., burrata is readily available at conventional grocery stores with a good cheese assortment. You can also find burrata at most specialty Italian markets. It’s typically stocked near fresh mozzarella & soft cheeses.