Caprese Salad with Burrata and Peaches

This Peach and Burrata Caprese salad combines juicy peaches with creamy burrata. The result is a colorful dish in just 15 minutes that proves that scrumptious food doesn’t have to be fussy to be delicious.

So read on to learn all about burrata and the tips and tricks for making this recipe. Or just grab your Burrata, hit that Jump to Recipe button, and let’s make a Caprese salad with burrata and peaches!

sliced peaches and two different sliced tomatoes arranged in a spiral in a white serving dish with whole basil leaves on top, and two balls of burrata in the center.
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Ingredients

tomatoes, peaches, basil, burrata, salt, and olive oil on a countertop.

The classic Caprese salad has fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil seasoned only with olive oil and salt and no vinegar. This peach and burrata Caprese salad adds fresh peaches and substitutes burrata for the mozzarella.

 

About burrata

Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese made from cow’s milk. Burrata, like buttercream frosting, is something you might want to enjoy without knowing all the details. I say that because burrata is mozzarella that has been filled with stracciatella – a mixture of mozzarella and cream. There’s a reason it oozes when you cut into it.

Burrata is best served whole in order to get that experience of cutting into it and watching the stracciatella flow out. It’s a great addition to Caprese salads, cheesy pasta, and pizza recipes.

Identifying ripe peaches and tomatoes

Both peaches and tomatoes emit ethylene gas, so they continue to soften after picking, just like avocados and bananas, although they won’t get any sweeter. For best flavor, store your peaches and tomatoes at room temperature, and refrigerate them only if they become over-ripe.

Please see the recipe card below for complete information on ingredients and quantities.

Variations and substitutions

  • Peel the peaches. Use the tip of a paring knife to make a large, shallow X in the skin of the bottom of the peach. Drop them in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds, lift them out with a slotted spoon, and place them into a bowl of ice water. The skin should peel off easily.
  • Grill the peaches for a layer of complexity to the taste (and effort).
  • Drizzle on some good, thick balsamic vinegar.
  • Add some prosciutto!

Recipe tips and tricks

How to cut peaches

Wash the peach, then, use a small paring knife to cut around the peach from north pole to south pole and back again, following the curve of the fruit. Holding each hemisphere in a hand, gently twist in opposite directions. The peach should come apart easily.

two panels showing a peach being cut into hemispheres and then the two separated halves.

Remember to always pay attention and exercise caution with knives. They are, not surprisingly, the biggest hazard in the kitchen.

Composing the salad

Making a peach Caprese salad with burrata is just about layering together ingredients to get a taste of each in each bite.

Step 1: Place the burrata in the center of shallow serving dish.

Step 2: Alternate layers of half-inch slices of peaches and tomatoes around the burrata.

Step 3: Finish off your burrata Caprese salad by sprinkling the tomatoes and peaches with salt, add the whole basil leaves, and drizzle olive oil on top. If you want to add balsamic vinegar, drizzle it on at the same time as the olive oil.

Step 4: Keep your peach burrata Caprese salad at room temperature until serving. The salad would benefit from sitting for about 30 minutes if you have the time.

What to serve with this salad

Here are a few ideas how to serve your Caprese salad with burrata and peaches:

Recipe FAQs

Can I store a Caprese salad or the burrata?

Burrata is best served as fresh as possible, and this salad should ideally be served just after composing. Leftover Caprese salad can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or two, but I wouldn’t serve it to guests!

How else can I enjoy the flavors in this peach burrata Caprese salad?

I’d suggest Caprese sandwiches, skewers, and Margherita pizza.

Can I make homemade burrata or mozzarella?

I have never made the burrata in this recipe, but making homemade burrata and other mozzarella is on my “to cook” list. Someone suggested this recipe for a beginner!

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Recipe

Peach Burrata Caprese Salad

5 from 1 vote
Category: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 216kcal
This peach and burrata Caprese salad is made with ripe peaches, tomatoes, and basil and some creamy burrata. It's the perfect example to illustrate that food doesn't have to be fussy to be both beautiful and delicious.
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces burrata left whole
  • 2 medium to large ripe peaches
  • 2 to 3 medium to large ripe tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Place the burrata in the center of shallow serving dish.
    8 ounces burrata
  • Pit the peaches and slice them about one half inch thick.
    2 medium to large ripe peaches
  • Core the tomatoes and slice them to a similar thickness.
    2 to 3 medium to large ripe tomatoes
  • Alternate slices of peaches and tomatoes around the burrata.
  • Sprinkle with salt, arrange the basil leaves, and drizzle the olive oil on top as desired.
    ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Let your peach and burrata Caprese salad sit at room temperature, ideally about 30 minutes, until serving.

Notes

The best peach and burrata Caprese salad comes from using peaches and tomatoes at their peak ripeness.
Try to cut your peaches and tomatoes in slices of equal thickness.
Bring the burrata to room temperature about 30 minutes before serving, but don’t slice into it. One of the joys of burrata is releasing the creamy center.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1233IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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