Description
A refreshing and elegant salad featuring ripe peaches, creamy burrata cheese, fresh basil, and a sweet balsamic drizzle, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 2-3 medium Fresh peaches, sliced (Choose ripe but not mushy peaches.)
- 1-2 balls Burrata cheese (Use according to how cheesy you want it.)
- 1 handful Cherry tomatoes or 1 sliced heirloom (Optional for added flavor and color.)
- 1 small handful Fresh basil (Torn or left whole.)
Dressings and Seasonings
- 1-2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil (For drizzling.)
- to taste Balsamic glaze (Store-bought or homemade.)
- to taste Flaky salt (Enhances flavor.)
- to taste Black pepper (Freshly cracked preferred.)
Optional Add-Ons
- to taste Arugula (For added greens.)
- to taste Toasted nuts (pistachios, almonds, etc.) (For crunch.)
- to taste Prosciutto (For added protein.)
- to taste Hot honey (For sweetness and spice.)
Instructions
Assembly
- Slice your peaches, leaving the skin on for presentation and ease.
- Arrange the sliced peaches on a platter or in a shallow bowl. If adding tomatoes or arugula, layer them in now.
- Tear or place the burrata on top of the peaches.
- Add fresh basil leaves, either whole or torn.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season with flaky salt and black pepper to taste.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if necessary to enhance the peach flavor.
Notes
Best served fresh. You can prep some elements ahead but assemble right before serving to maintain freshness. Allow burrata to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for better creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean