Description
This Burrata Caprese Salad with Peaches is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese, featuring sweet peaches alongside juicy tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s a perfect combination of flavors for a light and refreshing summer salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato:
- 1 tomato, sliced heirloom, beefsteak, plum
Cherry Tomatoes:
- 1 dry pint (about 2½ cups) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
Peaches:
- 1–2 peaches, sliced into wedges
Burrata Cheese:
- 8 oz. burrata cheese, room temperature
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup torn fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Dressing:
- 2–3 tablespoon olive oil plus more if needed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or glaze plus more if needed
- honey or lemon for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange Tomatoes: In a large bowl or serving platter, layer the sliced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and peach wedges.
- Add Burrata: Tear the burrata and distribute it over the tomatoes and peaches.
- Season and Garnish: Sprinkle basil and thyme over the salad. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle Dressing: Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Add more as needed but avoid oversaturating the salad.
- Serve: Serve immediately with optional honey and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh and immediately after preparation.
- Adjust the dressing quantities to your preference for acidity and sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
