Description

A stunning and stress-free summer salad featuring warm, caramelized grilled peaches, creamy fresh burrata, and vibrant basil oil. This dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, making it ideal for entertaining.

Ingredients

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2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large ripe peaches
2 balls burrata cheese (6–8 oz each)
4 cups mixed greens (arugula and baby spinach)
2–3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
Flaky sea salt for finishing
Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

In a blender, combine basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a jar, pressing to extract all oil. Discard pulp. Set aside.
Wash peaches, cut in half, and remove pits. Brush cut sides lightly with olive oil.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Place peaches cut-side down and grill for 2-3 minutes without moving to get grill marks.
Flip peaches and cook for another 1-2 minutes until tender but not mushy. Remove and let cool slightly.
Toss mixed greens with a light drizzle of olive oil and salt. Arrange on a serving platter.
Tear burrata into large chunks and place on top of the greens.
Arrange grilled peaches around the burrata and sprinkle with toasted nuts.
Drizzle generously with basil oil and balsamic glaze. Finish with flaky sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Choose peaches that are fragrant and yield slightly to pressure but are still firm enough to handle grilling. Do not over-blend the basil oil to prevent it from turning brown. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm peaches and cool cheese. The basil oil can be made up to 3 days ahead.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22
Sodium: 250
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 4
Protein: 12

Keywords: grilled peach salad, burrata salad, summer entertaining, basil oil, easy dinner party, vegetarian salad, grilled fruit