The ultimate summer side dish! Sweet, warm grilled peaches paired with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula, topped with toasted almonds and a hint of chili.
3 ripe peaches (firm but ripe, skin on)
1 Tbsp honey
1 large ball of fresh burrata cheese
100g (about 4 cups) rocket or arugula
1/4 cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 tsp Turkish chilli flakes (pul biber) or mild red pepper flakes
Prep the fruit: Slice the peaches into thick wedges (about 6 per peach) and discard the pit. Do not peel them.
Heat the grill: Heat a griddle pan or outdoor BBQ to moderate heat.
Brush with honey: Using a pastry brush, coat one side of the peach slices with half of the honey. Place them honey-side down on the hot grill. Brush the tops with the remaining honey.
Grill: Cook for about 2 minutes until dark char marks appear. Flip and cook for 1 more minute until slightly soft. Remove from heat.
Plate greens: Spread the rocket (arugula) over a large serving platter.
Assemble: Layer the warm peaches over the greens. Gently tear the ball of burrata into pieces and nestle it among the fruit.
Garnish: Sprinkle the chopped almonds and chili flakes evenly over the top. Serve immediately while the peaches are still warm.
Temperature Matters: For the most luxurious, oozy texture, take your burrata out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you plan to serve the salad. Room-temperature burrata is much creamier and spreads beautifully over the warm fruit!
Make It Extra Fancy: Want to take this dish to the next level? Finish the assembled salad with a light drizzle of thick balsamic glaze or a quick squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving. And do not forget a slice of crusty bread to soak up all those amazing sweet and creamy juices at the bottom of the bowl!
Find it online: https://www.endrecipes.com/grilled-peach-and-burrata-salad/