Peach burrata caprese salad is a fresh and flavorful twist on a caprese salad. Instead of tomatoes, we’re using ripe peach slices paired with creamy burrata and fragrant basil to make one of my favorite salads of summer.
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I’ll be honest, I didn’t think this would be a win for me.
Peaches? With burrata? And basil??? Are these flavors that belong together? I now know the answer is YES.
Just one bite was all it took for me to fall in love. The peaches are juicy and covered in olive oil and rich balsamic glaze. The burrata is creamy and a little chewy (get the inside AND the outside!), and you can just never go wrong with basil.
This is the easiest snack/appetizer/lunch/dinner you’ll make all summer. If you can slice a peach, you can do it. And if you have basil fresh from your garden, even better!
I shared my burrata caprese recipe with you a while back, and the only difference is that I swapped tomatoes for peaches. Now you’re ready to caprese all summer long!
Ingredients
- Peaches
- Burrata
- Basil
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
How to make peach burrata caprese salad
- Peel, pit, and slice peaches.
- In a large, shallow bowl or platter, arrange peaches, burrata, and basil.
- Top with a drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and finish with balsamic glaze if desired.
Top tips
How to keep basil fresh
Basil can turn black and bitter very quickly. If you grow fresh basil in your garden, picking it right before using it is the best way to make sure it’s fresh.
To store basil l, wrap it in a dry paper towel and place in a zip top plastic bag in the refrigerator. If your basil has long stems, you could also place the stems in water in a mason jar, cover loosely with a plastic bag, and keep at room temperature.
How to ripen peaches
Peaches are often picked before they’re ripe, because they will continue ripening after picking. If you purchase unripe peaches from the supermarket, place them in a brown paper bag and fold over the top. Keep this in a cool, dark place for 1-3 days, checking the peaches each day to see if they’re ripe.
Your peaches are ripe when they give to gentle pressure and smell like a peach. Just don’t press too hard because peaches bruise easily. You can remove them from the bag and store ripe peaches in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
I actually prefer refrigerated peaches because I think they taste juicier, but you can make this recipe with cold or room temperature peaches.
Where to find burrata
Burrata is usually near the fresh mozzarella, parmesan, and other fancy cheeses at the grocery store. This is sometimes in a different location than the everyday cheese, so don’t be afraid to ask someone or look around.
Tips for customizing peach burrata caprese salad
- Add some leafy greens and swap the balsamic glaze for balsamic vinaigrette to make a peach burrata salad
- Meat eaters can add slices of prosciutto
- Add toasted or candied pecans
- Swap the burrata for slices of fresh mozzarella
- Do a mixture of tomatoes and peaches
FAQ
Burrata is a soft Italian cheese made from cow’s milk. It has a solid outer mozzarella casing that holds the soft inside together. The inside consists of cream and soft curds of cheese.
This type of cheese comes packed in a brine (liquid) and is best served cold.
Caprese salad is an Italian salad made of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. It is topped with olive oil and salt. We’re making a twist on that by replacing the mozzarella with burrata, and the tomatoes with peaches.
Peach season can span from May to late September, but where I live in Wisconsin you’ll find the best peaches from July to August.
More salad recipes
- Burrata Caprese
- Cajun Salad
- Panzanella Salad
- Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
- High Protein Fresh Vegan Salad
- Summer Salad with Fruit
- Winter Salad with Butternut Squash
- Healthy Green Salad with Sriracha Peanut Dressing
- Warm Kale and Quinoa Salad
- Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale Salad
- The Best Easy Vegan Salad
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Recipe
Peach Burrata Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 8 ounces burrata cheese, I used four 2 ounce balls
- 10-15 basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Balsamic glaze, optional
Instructions
- In a large, shallow bowl or serving platter, arrange peach slices, burrata, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Serve as a salad, or use as a topping for toast/crostini.
Notes
Tips for customizing peach burrata caprese salad
- Add some leafy greens and swap the balsamic glaze for balsamic vinaigrette to make a peach burrata salad
- Meat eaters can add slices of prosciutto
- Add toasted or candied pecans
- Swap the burrata for slices of fresh mozzarella
- Do a mixture of tomatoes and peaches
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