Description
A vibrant salad featuring grilled peaches, nectarines, creamy burrata, and aromatic basil oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 nectarines, sliced
- 120 g wild rocket (arugula)
- 1 large cucumber, shaved into ribbons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 balls fresh burrata
- 1/4 cup flaked almonds, lightly toasted
- Fresh mint leaves
- Micro herbs (optional)
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Basil Oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Finishing
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your grill pan or barbecue to a medium-high setting. Lightly brushing the halved peaches with olive oil prevents them from sticking and helps caramelize them beautifully. Place the peaches on the grill, cut side down, and let them cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side, until they have lovely grill marks and are slightly softened. Once cooked, remove them from the heat and set them aside to cool slightly before slicing.
- While the peaches are cooling, it’s time to whip up the basil oil. In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth and vibrant green consistency. This fragrant oil is not just a dressing; it adds depth and a fresh burst of flavor to the entire salad.
- Now comes the fun part – assembling the salad! Start by laying a bed of wild rocket on a large serving platter or on individual plates. Next, layer the cucumber ribbons, cherry tomato halves, and the grilled peach halves along with fresh nectarine slices. For a luxurious touch, tear the burrata apart gently, allowing its creamy goodness to cascade over the salad. Drizzle the prepared basil oil generously over everything, enhancing the flavors and presentation. Finally, finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, scattering the toasted flaked almonds, fresh mint leaves, and optional micro herbs across the top, and sprinkle with cracked black pepper for that perfect kick.
Notes
Make sure to choose ripe, sweet peaches and nectarines for the best flavor. Feel free to prepare the basil oil in advance and store it in the fridge for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Protein: 8 g