What is burrata cheese, and where can I find it?

Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. It has a soft, creamy center and a delicate mozzarella shell. You can typically find it in the specialty cheese section of most grocery stores or at Italian markets.

What kind of peaches are best for this salad?

Look for peaches that are fragrant, slightly soft to the touch, and have a deep golden color. You can use either yellow or white peaches, depending on your preference.

What other ingredients can I add to this salad?

This salad is incredibly versatile! You can add a variety of fresh herbs like basil, mint, or tarragon, or try adding some chopped nuts like pistachios, almonds, or walnuts for a bit of crunch. Grilled corn and prosciutto are also delicious additions.

Peach Burrata Salad

Name: Peach Burrata Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 2 to 3 large ripe peaches; 1 handful cherry tomatoes, sliced; 1 to 2 balls burrata cheese (use 2 balls for 4 servings); 1 handful basil leaves; Olive oil; Balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction; Flaky sea salt (smoked, if desired); 1 handful pepitas, roasted or candied (optional; see Notes)

Ingredients

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2 to 3 large ripe peaches
1 handful cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 to 2 balls burrata cheese (use 2 balls for 4 servings)
1 handful basil leaves
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction
Flaky sea salt (smoked, if desired)
1 handful pepitas, roasted or candied (optional; see Notes)

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Instructions

Slice the peaches. (Use up to 3 peaches for 4 servings; you can eye-ball the quantities based on the size of the fruit.)
On a platter or separate plates, place the peach slices. Break the burrata into chunks with your hands and place it over the top (using 1 ball for 2 servings or 2 balls for 4 servings).
Top with a few sliced cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, a tiny drizzle of balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. If desired, top with roasted salted or candied pepitas.

Notes

Roasted salted pepitas are easy to find at the store. If all you can find is raw pepitas, place them in a skillet over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes until they start to pop and brown. Remove into a bowl.

Or make candied pepitas: Place 1/2 cup raw pepitas in skillet over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes until they start to pop and brown (you can also use roasted salted; skip this step and omit the salt in the next step). Remove into a bowl. Place 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tablespoon water into the same skillet and stir until it melts. Add the pepitas and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until coated and sticky. Remove to parchment paper in a single layer. Allow to cool until dry, about 1 hour.

Category: Salad
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Salad
Diet: Vegetarian