Go Back
Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad for Two

Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad for Two - Sweet, Smoky, and Fresh

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe but firm peaches (freestone preferred)
  • 1 ball burrata (about 4–5 oz)
  • 4 cups baby arugula (or mixed baby greens)
  • 1/4 cup toasted nuts (pistachios, almonds, or walnuts)
  • Fresh basil (a small handful of leaves)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1–2 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: balsamic glaze, red pepper flakes, prosciutto, or crusty bread

Instructions
 

  • Heat the grill or grill pan. Preheat to medium-high. You want it hot enough to sear quickly without turning the peaches mushy.
  • Prep the peaches. Halve the peaches and remove the pits. Slice each half into thick wedges (about 3–4 wedges per half). Lightly brush with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt.
  • Toast the nuts. If not already toasted, warm a dry skillet over medium heat. Add nuts and stir until fragrant and lightly golden, 3–4 minutes. Cool, then roughly chop.
  • Make the vinaigrette. In a small jar, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, the zest of half a lemon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon, 1–2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Shake until emulsified. Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness as needed.
  • Grill the peaches. Place wedges on the hot grill, cut side down. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the fruit softens slightly. Don’t overcook; you want them tender, not collapsing.
  • Dress the greens. Add arugula to a bowl. Drizzle lightly with vinaigrette and toss gently so the leaves are just coated. Save extra dressing for finishing.
  • Assemble. Divide dressed arugula between two plates. Tear the burrata open and nestle chunks over the greens. Arrange warm peach wedges on top. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and torn basil.
  • Finish. Spoon a little more vinaigrette over everything. Add a few twists of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt. For extra shine, drizzle with a thin ribbon of olive oil or a little balsamic glaze.
  • Serve immediately. This salad shines when the peaches are warm and the burrata is cool and creamy.