This grilled peach and burrata salad is a beautiful way to incorporate the flavors of summer in a fresh and delicious salad. The succulence of the peaches, slightly charred and blistered on the exterior flesh works beautifully with the creaminess of the burrata and the gorgeous, caramelized pecans.

Since it’s getting a bit too hot in Dubai to use my outdoor barbecue (think hot girl summer in it’s most literal of terms), I often make the peaches on an indoor grill or cast iron pan with similar results. Either way, this is a great salad that’s simple to put together for an easy weeknight meal that’s elegant enough when you have friends coming around for dinner. You can easily double the quantities to feed a crowd, trust me, your friends will thank you for it!

Grilled peach and Burrata Salad with honeyed Pecans and Mâche – Serves 4

Ingredients:

Peaches and Burrata:

• 3 ripe peaches, halved, each half cut into thirds lengthwise and pitted
• 2 balls of burrata cheese, drained
• 2 cups mâche (lamb’s lettuce), about 200 grams
• 1/2 shallot. thinly sliced into half moons

Honeyed Pecans:

• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• 4 tablespoons runny honey

Honey Lemon Vinaigrette:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• juice of 1 lemon
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Optional Garnish:

• thick balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Honeyed Pecans:In a small saucepan, heat the honey over medium heat until it starts to bubble. Add the pecans and toss them in the warm honey for 2 minutes until lightly caramelized. Remove from heat, pour the honeyed pecans onto a parchment paper and let cool slightly.
2. Make the Honey Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.

1. Grill the Peaches: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the cut sides of the peaches with olive oil. Place the peaches, cut side down, on the grill and cook for about 3 to four minutes util grill marks appear and the peaches soften slightly. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
2. Assemble the Salad: Toss the lettuce witt the honey lemon vinaigrette and arrange on a serving platter. Scatter on the sliced shallots, add the peaches on top along with the burrata. Add the honeyed pecans. Drizzle on a bit of thick balsamic vinaigrette if using.
3. To serve: Divide the salad among serving plates, breaking into the burrata to make sure everyone gets their share! Serve immediately.

Tips:

• Make sure the peaches are ripe but firm for grilling to ensure they hold their shape.
• Adjust the sweetness of the vinaigrette to your preference by adding more or less honey.
• This salad is best served fresh and immediately after assembling to maintain the textures and flavors.

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