Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring juicy peaches, creamy burrata, crunchy nuts, and a simple honey-vinegar dressing. Perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., baby lettuces, arugula, spinach, radicchio)
- 2 ripe peaches (or nectarines), sliced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz burrata or fresh mozzarella, torn
- 1/3 cup toasted almonds or pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil (or a mix of basil and mint)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup grilled corn kernels or cooked quinoa (for heft)
Instructions
- Prep your produce and mise en place: Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Slice peaches into wedges and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the basil.
- Toast the nuts: Place the almonds or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 3–5 minutes.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and honey or agave in a small bowl. Season to taste.
- Optional — grill the corn or cook the quinoa: If adding grilled corn, char it on the grill and slice off the kernels.
- Assemble the base: Place the mixed greens in a large bowl or platter and lightly drizzle with dressing.
- Layer the toppings: Add the sliced peaches, halved tomatoes, red onion, toasted nuts, and torn burrata on top.
- Finish with herbs and remaining dressing, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
This salad is best right after assembly. Keep the dressing separate if not serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peach salad, burrata salad, summer salad, vegetarian salad, refreshing salad