Description
A vibrant summer salad combining charred peaches, creamy burrata, peppery arugula, and a honey-sherry vinegar dressing. This Modern Mediterranean dish balances sweet, tart, and umami with contrasting textures for a refreshing, elegant bite.
Ingredients
4 cups arugula
2 medium ripe peaches
4 oz fresh burrata cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp sea salt
Extra burrata zerba (liquid) for finishing
Instructions
Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat (5 minutes)
Brush peaches with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with sea salt
Sear peaches cut-side down until charred, 2-3 minutes per side
Tear arugula into a large bowl
Cut burrata into quarters and gently press to release zerba (save some for drizzling)
Arrange arugula, burrata pieces, and peaches on a serving platter
In a small bowl, whisk remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, honey, sherry vinegar, and cinnamon
Drizzle dressing and reserved zerba over the salad
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed
Notes
For peak flavor, use peaches that are slightly underripe for structure and fully ripe for sweetness
Avoid overcooking peaches to maintain their tender, juicy interior
Storage: Best served fresh; leftovers keep in a sealed container 1 day, refrigerated
Vegetarian substitution: Replace burrata with halal fresh mozzarella if needed
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir / Cook / Raw
- Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg