Peach and Burrata Salad with Basil Oil

Name: Peach and Burrata Salad with Basil Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 medium ripe peaches, cut into wedges; 5 ounces (150g) ball of burrata cheese; 2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste; 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons basil leaves, packed, plus more for garnish; Kosher salt; Crusty bread, warmed, for serving

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My Caprese-inspired Peach and Burrata Salad has juicy, macerated peaches, creamy burrata cheese and a flavorful basil oil.

Overhead view of a rustic plate topped with sliced peaches, chunks of burrata cheese and fresh basil leaves with a cup of basil oil in the corner.

Ingredient Notes

Peaches- Any type of fresh peach will due. Try to use ripe peaches with a little give to them.

Burrata- This creamy, Italian cheese pairs really well with the peaches. Good substitutes include buffalo mozzarella or a typical, fresh cow's milk mozzarella cheese.

Extra virgin olive oil- A good quality, fruity olive oil is best.

Basil- This particular herb pairs really well with the other ingredients. You could skip making the basil oil to make this recipe easier. You could also use arugula leaves in place of fresh basil leaves.

Group of fresh peaches on a rustic wood surface.

Peach and Burrata Salad Steps

This recipe comes together in a few quick steps. I like to take the container of cheese out of the fridge first, because burrata is best served at room temperature.

Next, mix the sliced peaches with a little sugar, lemon juice and salt to macerate them and enhance the flavors.

Then, prepare the basil oil in a food processer. Arrange everything on a plate and tear some fresh basil leaves on top.

Sliced Peaches on a wood cutting board next to a whole peach and a knife.

Recipe Tips and FAQs

Depending on the sweetness and acidity of your peaches, adjust the amount of sugar and lemon, to taste. If you have really ripe, juicy peaches, you can even skip macerating them all together!
To make this recipe extra simple, skip making the basil oil. Just drizzle over some good extra virgin olive oil and tear over fresh basil leaves.
Serve this salad with a some warm, crusty bread as an appetizer or light lunch.

What fruit goes well with burrata?

A number of fruits pair well with burrata including peaches, nectarines, tomatoes, figs, cherries, apricots and persimmons.

Can you eat the skin of burrata?

The skin of burrata cheese is entirely edible and very delicious. It's similar in texture and flavor to fresh mozzarella on the outside.

Angeled view of a rustic plate topped with sliced peaches, mounds of burrata cheese and fresh basil leaves.

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