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!

Ingredients

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

Whether you pick your own or get them at the market, choose peaches and tomatoes that are slightly soft to the touch and have a vibrant color. They should smell sweet.

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.

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.

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:

• Keep it simple with pan-roasted chicken breasts or some simply grilled meats.
• Serve with black pepper focaccia or a slice of semolina bread and salted butter to soak up the peach and tomato juices.
• If you’re drinking wine, go for a passion fruit spritz or with an Italian pinot grigio for a light, crisp taste pairing.

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