Peach Burrata Summer Salad (View Print Version)

A fresh mix of peaches, burrata, toasted bread, and basil tossed with a balsamic dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 ripe peaches, sliced
02 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 handful fresh basil leaves

→ Dairy

05 - 2 balls burrata cheese (about 7 oz)

→ Bread

06 - 7 oz day-old rustic bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

→ For Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and toast for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Remove and allow to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix sliced peaches, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Add the cooled toasted bread cubes to the produce mixture. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to combine. Let the salad rest for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
05 - Tear the burrata cheese and gently place over the salad. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy burrata with tart-sweet peaches is a summer flavor secret I almost want to keep for myself
  • The crisp bread soaks up every drop of vinaigrette and peach juice, which is why this salad keeps everyone hovering around the bowl for seconds
02 -
  • I once made the mistake of overdressing everything before the bread cooled – soggy bread is no friend to this dish.
  • Letting the salad rest (but not too long) draws out hidden peach sweetness you don’t want to miss.
03 -
  • If your red onion is too punchy, soak the slices in ice water for ten minutes to mellow the sharpness without losing crunch.
  • Drizzle a bit of the dressing onto the burrata just before serving for an extra punch of flavor you’ll notice in every forkful.
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