Arugula Burrata Salad with Peaches

An easy Caprese inspired arugula burrata salad with peaches and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Assemble it in just 15 minutes!

 

Arugula Salad with Burrata is the best peach salad

When your kind neighbor spontaneously drops off a large box of peaches during peach season, it's a must to instantly start creating new recipes!

This arugula peach and burrata salad tastes like summer on a plate, it's sweet, creamy, fresh, and it looks way fancier than the effort it takes. (Just 15 mins!)

We know you'll love this arugula burrata salad with peaches as much as we do! It's similar to a Caprese salad recipe but it swaps the fresh mozzarella slices for fresh burrata cheese, we add peaches, and it's all served on a bed of peppery arugula.

For more summer Caprese flavors, we think you'll also like our low carb chicken Caprese bake, burrata Caprese, and our make-ahead Caprese skewers (the easiest party appetizer!)

Ingredient Notes

If you're looking for an arugula salad recipe with fruit, this is it! The peppery greens mixed with sweet peaches and tangy balsamic are a match made in heaven.

• arugula - we buy the already washed and bagged baby arugula leaves, you could also use a lettuce mix that includes arugula if preferred.
• fresh burrata cheese ball - while the intent is to make a burrata salad, you of course can substitute other cheeses like good quality fresh mozzarella cheese balls or slices. Most grocery stores carry creamy burrata these days.
• cherry tomatoes - grape tomatoes or sliced plum tomatoes are good options.
• peach, peeled and sliced - nectarines and cantaloupe would be great fruit choices too
• basil leaves, finely sliced - finely sliced basil is called a chiffonade.
• pine nuts - an optional addition, they aren't cheap these days! We had some leftovers from making a homemade pesto sauce.
• extra virgin olive oil
• balsamic glaze - we buy a great sweetened and syrup like balsamic glaze from Trader Joes, you can also sub balsamic vinegar, or a dressing like our 4 ingredient honey balsamic dressing. Using another type of acid like lemon juice instead of balsamic works too.
• sea salt and black pepper to taste

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the exact quantities

Variations

Add Proscuitto- Creamy Burrata cheese, fresh fruit, and salty Prosciutto slices go hand in hand. Serve it in the salad or on the side with fresh bread.

How to Make Arugula Peach Burrata Salad

1. Lay the arugula leaves in the bottom of a low salad bowl or on a platter. Add a burrata cheese ball on top of the greens.
2. Top the arugula salad with sliced tomatoes, sliced peaches, and thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.
3. Sprinkle with pine nuts, sea salt, and ground black pepper.
4. Drizzle the arugula burrata salad with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil, or balsamic vinegar and oil. If you want a dressing, our 4 ingredient honey balsamic is a must try! Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Balsamic glaze is a thick syrup that pairs nicely with this salad. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar can be used instead of even a balsamic dressing like our 4 ingredient honey balsamic.
• Be sure to serve the burrata salad right away as it will start to wilt due to the moisture.
• The arugula, burrata, and extra virgin olive oil based balsamic vinegar dressing are key to the salad, all others can be swapped with other veggies or fruits such as heirloom tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, nectarines, cantaloupe, and pitted cherries. Pine nuts can be skipped entirely, or use a sprinkle of your favorite nuts or seeds.

Common Questions

What to serve with the salad?

Great accompaniments with our arugula salad with burrata include roast chicken, chicken breast, and seafood such as salmon, cod or shrimp. A simple summer salad with a healthy lean protein makes this the perfect meal for warm nights.

Do you eat the rind on burrata?

Yes! You can totally eat the burrata skin, which is simply made of fresh mozzarella. The difference between a fresh burrata cheese ball and fresh mozzarella is that burrata is stuffed with cheese curds and cream.

How to store?

The arugula peach salad will last at most a day in the fridge since the greens and basil will be soft and starting to change color. It will still taste great of course, but eat this the same day for freshness.

More summer side salads

• Edamame bean salad
• Kale avocado salad
• Antipasto salad
• Arugula quinoa salad
• Raw broccoli cauliflower salad
• Beet salad with feta and candied pecans
• Spinach bacon egg salad

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