Peach Caprese Salad with Burrata Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Peach Caprese Salad featuring ripe peaches, creamy burrata, crisp Lebanese cucumber, and fragrant herbs, all dressed with a zesty lemon and malt vinegar dressing. Perfect as a light summer appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 3 big ripe peaches
- 1 ball burrata, removed from liquid
- 1 Lebanese cucumber
- ¾ cup fresh basil leaves, picked
- ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, picked
- Zest of 1 lemon
For the Dressing:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp malt vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp flaky salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the juice of one lemon, malt vinegar, olive oil, honey, flaky salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is emulsified and the honey is fully incorporated.
- Slice the Peaches and Cucumber: Wash the peaches and Lebanese cucumber thoroughly. Slice the peaches into even, thin wedges. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on preference, for texture contrast.
- Assemble the Salad: On a large serving platter, layer the sliced peaches, cucumber, and torn or gently pulled pieces of burrata cheese evenly over the surface. Scatter fresh basil and thyme leaves across the top, then sprinkle lemon zest for a citrusy fragrance.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the assembled ingredients, making sure every bite will have some of the flavorful dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Place the salad in the refrigerator to keep herbs fresh and prevent wilting. Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose peaches that are ripe but still slightly firm to avoid mushy texture.
- If peaches are firm when purchased, allow them to ripen at room temperature, then refrigerate to slow softening.
- Keep the salad refrigerated before serving to preserve fresh herb flavors and prevent basil from wilting.
- This salad is best served fresh; consume within a few hours of preparation.
- Lebanese cucumber adds a mild taste and crunchy texture but can be substituted with English cucumber if unavailable.
Keywords: Peach Caprese Salad, Burrata Salad, Summer Salad, Fresh Peach Recipe, Mediterranean Salad, No-Cook Salad
