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Creamy Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad with Basil Oil

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A stunning summer salad featuring smoky grilled peaches, creamy burrata, and a vibrant basil oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for entertaining or a light, elegant meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
  • 8 ounces fresh burrata cheese
  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 2 tablespoons high-quality balsamic glaze
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
  • Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the basil oil: Combine basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small food processor or blender. Pulse until finely chopped and emulsified, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Set aside.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush cut sides of peach halves with neutral oil.
  3. Grill peaches cut-side down for 3-4 minutes until dark grill marks appear. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the skin side. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
  4. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
  5. Assemble salad: Spread arugula on a large serving platter. Drizzle with half the basil oil and toss gently. Arrange grilled peach halves on top, cut-side up. Tear burrata into large pieces and nestle among peaches.
  6. Drizzle remaining basil oil over peaches and burrata. Add balsamic glaze, toasted nuts, flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use firm but ripe peaches to avoid mushiness. Let burrata come to room temperature before serving for best creaminess. Basil oil can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: grilled peach salad, burrata salad, basil oil, summer salad, easy salad, 15-minute recipe

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