Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad
Yield: 4-6 Servings
Prep: 20 MIn | Cook: 15 MIn
Total Time: 35 MIn
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 1/2 pounds peaches (about 7), pitted and quartered (or use nectarines, plums, or pluots)
- 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh chives
- 8 ounces (226 g) burrata cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup chopped or roughly torn fresh basil leaves
- 2 ounces (60 g) thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into bite-size pieces
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- For a charcoal grill: Open bottom vent completely. Fill a chimney starter 3/4 full with charcoal (about 4 quarts) and light. When the top coals are ashed over, pour evenly over half the grill. Set the grate, cover, open lid vent fully, and preheat for 5 min.
- For a gas grill: Turn all burners to high, cover, and heat for 15 min. Leave the primary burner on high and turn off the others.
- Brush the cut sides of the peach quarters with melted butter. Clean and oil the cooking grate. Arrange the peaches cut-side down on the hot side of the grill. Cover (if using gas) and grill for 5–7 min, until grill marks form.
- Flip the peaches carefully with a thin metal spatula. Move them to the cooler side of the grill and cook another 3–7 min, until lightly charred and tender. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, fish sauce, and chives.
- Place the burrata in the center of a serving platter and roughly cut it into 8–10 pieces. Distribute evenly across the platter.
- Arrange the grilled peaches around the burrata. Scatter the prosciutto and basil over the top. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and finish with freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
Special Equipment
- Charcoal or gas grill
- Chimney starter (if using charcoal)
- Grilling spatula
- Tongs
Make-Ahead and Storage
- The vinaigrette can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- The assembled salad should be served fresh and is not ideal for storing.
