Grilled Peach Salad (Printable)

A fresh combination of grilled peaches, arugula, burrata, and balsamic glaze for a light summer dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
02 - 5 ounces arugula
03 - 1 small shallot, thinly sliced

→ Dairy

04 - 8 ounces burrata cheese (2 balls)

→ Nuts (optional)

05 - 1/4 cup toasted pistachios or walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
08 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush peach halves lightly with olive oil.
03 - Grill peaches cut side down for 2 to 3 minutes until charred and softened. Turn and grill the other side for 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool slightly, then slice each half into wedges.
04 - In a large bowl, toss arugula and shallot with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
05 - Arrange arugula mixture on a serving platter or individual plates and top with grilled peach wedges.
06 - Gently tear burrata and distribute it evenly over the salad.
07 - Drizzle aged balsamic or balsamic glaze and remaining olive oil over the salad.
08 - Sprinkle toasted nuts, flaky sea salt, and additional black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The heat transforms peaches into something deeper and more complex than raw fruit ever could be.
  • It comes together in less time than most people take to decide what to eat, which feels like a small miracle on a busy weeknight.
02 -
  • Don't slice your peaches until just before serving, or they'll lose moisture and start looking tired on the plate.
  • If your balsamic is thin and runny instead of thick and syrupy, let it simmer in a small pan for a couple of minutes to concentrate it—the difference is remarkable.
03 -
  • If your peaches aren't very ripe, leave them on the grill for an extra minute or two; the heat actually helps them develop sweetness.
  • Toast your own nuts instead of buying them pre-toasted if you can; they taste fresher and you control exactly how dark they get.
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