Burrata and Peach Salad with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette

Quick Look: Burrata and Peach Salad

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
• 🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
• 👥 Servings: 8
• 📊 Calories: ~231 kcal per serving (estimate)
• 👩‍🍳 Flavor Profile: Sweet, tangy, with a gentle heat from the hot honey vinaigrette
• ⭐ Difficulty: Easy—perfect for summer cookouts and casual dinners

Why You’ll Love This Burrata Peach Salad

The hot honey vinaigrette is what lifts this salad above the ordinary. It balances sweetness and acidity while adding a touch of heat that complements the creamy burrata and juicy peaches without overwhelming them. With one simple dressing and a handful of peak‑season produce, the salad tastes special and bright.

Preparation is minimal: no cooking, little chopping, and a quick whisk or shake of the dressing. The salad looks beautiful on a large platter, making it a great choice for dinner parties, potlucks, or backyard barbecues. It’s also easy enough to assemble on a weeknight when you want something fresh and flavorful alongside grilled proteins or simply as a stand‑alone vegetarian main.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Salad

• Fresh sweet corn: Adds juicy crunch and a summery note. Raw corn is wonderfully sweet when in season, though a quick char on the grill gives it a smoky edge.
• Peaches: Use ripe but still slightly firm peaches for the best texture; they bring natural sweetness and juiciness to the salad.
• Vine‑ripened tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes provide acidity and balance the fruit’s sweetness.
• Fresh mint and basil: Mint keeps the flavor bright while basil adds an aromatic, herbaceous layer.
• Shallots: A small amount of minced shallot adds savory depth without overpowering the fruits and herbs.
• Burrata cheese: The creamy interior of burrata is the salad’s luxurious element—tear it so the soft cheese spreads across the salad.

Hot Honey Vinaigrette

• Extra virgin olive oil: A silky base that carries the dressing.
• Champagne vinegar: Keeps the dressing light and bright to highlight the produce.
• Hot honey: Adds sweetness with gentle heat—adjust the amount to your preferred spice level.
• Dijon mustard: Helps emulsify the dressing and contributes a mild tang.
• Minced garlic: Provides savory balance to the fruit and honey.
• Salt: Enhances and pulls together all the flavors.

Recipe Variations

This salad is flexible—swap or tweak ingredients to suit what’s fresh or to match the meal you’re serving.

• Raw or grilled corn: Use raw sweet corn for a bright crunch, or grill the ears for a few minutes per side for a charred flavor before cutting off the kernels.
• Grilled peaches: Grilling peach halves caramelizes their sugars and adds a smoky note—slice them once slightly cooled.
• Tomato options: Vine‑ripened tomatoes work beautifully, but heirloom or cherry tomatoes are great alternatives, each bringing unique color and texture.
• Adjust the heat: If your hot honey is very spicy, start with less and add more to taste; if it’s mild, use the full amount for balanced sweetness and warmth.

How to Make This Burrata Peach Salad

Step 1: Combine the olive oil, champagne vinegar, hot honey, Dijon, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl or jar. Whisk or shake until smooth. Chill until ready to use and shake again before serving because the oil and vinegar will separate as they rest.

Step 2: In a large bowl, gently toss the corn kernels, peach slices, tomatoes, chopped mint, chopped basil, and minced shallots until evenly mixed.

Step 3: When ready to serve, pour about three‑quarters of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients without bruising the fruit.

Step 4: Transfer the salad to a wide platter and tear the burrata over the top so its creamy center spills across the fruit and vegetables. Drizzle the remaining dressing, scatter extra basil leaves for garnish, and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• Choose peaches that are ripe but still firm: Overly soft peaches will break apart when tossed.
• Tear the burrata rather than slicing: Tearing releases the creamy center and distributes it through the salad.
• Add basil at the last minute: Fresh basil bruises quickly; add it just before serving to keep its bright flavor and color.
• Serve on a platter: A shallow platter showcases the ingredients and makes it easy for guests to get some burrata with each serving.
• Taste before serving: Depending on the sweetness of your fruit, a final pinch of salt or a squeeze of vinegar may be all that’s needed to balance the dish.

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