Description
This Summer Grilled Peach Salad with Burrata is a delightful mix of fresh flavors and textures, perfect for a light and vibrant meal. Grilled peaches, creamy burrata, juicy blueberries, and crunchy pecans come together with a balsamic honey mustard dressing for a burst of summery goodness.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 peaches, pitted and halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 cups arugula
- 4.5 oz or 125 grams burrata or mozzarella
- 1 avocado, pitted and halved
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- Balsamic glaze to garnish
- Tabasco chipotle to garnish (optional)
- Red chili flakes to garnish (optional)
For the balsamic honey mustard dressing (makes ⅓ cup):
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill peaches: Heat a grill or griddle pan to medium-high heat. Brush the peach halves with olive oil and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear. Let them cool and slice into pieces.
- Make the dressing: In a jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until combined.
- Prepare the salad: Wash and dry arugula, dice avocado, toast pecans, slice onion, and chop basil.
- Assemble the salad: Divide arugula among plates, top with grilled peaches, avocado, burrata, blueberries, onion, pecans, and basil. Pour dressing over the salad. Garnish with balsamic glaze, Tabasco chipotle, and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Feel free to swap burrata with fresh mozzarella if preferred.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the dressing to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
