Burrata Peach Summer Salad Prosciutto (Printable View)

Creamy burrata with ripe peaches, prosciutto and arugula, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic for a light summer plate.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
02 - 3 cups arugula or mixed salad greens, rinsed and spun dry
03 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed

→ Dairy

04 - 2 burrata balls (3.5 oz each), drained

→ Meats

05 - 8 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced

→ Pantry

06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
08 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Spread the arugula or mixed greens in an even layer on a large serving platter to create the base.
02 - Scatter the sliced peaches and the basil leaves evenly across the bed of greens for balanced flavor and color.
03 - Tear each burrata ball into large pieces with your hands and gently nestle the pieces across the salad to retain creaminess.
04 - Drape the prosciutto slices around and over the burrata and peaches, creating ribbons of saltiness throughout the salad.
05 - Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil followed by the balsamic glaze evenly over the salad to finish the seasoning.
06 - Finish with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Serve immediately at room temperature to enjoy the contrast of juicy peaches and creamy burrata.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This salad feels like peak summer no matter the weather outside and is an absolute showstopper for guests.
  • It’s secretly adaptable — use nectarines, swap the greens, or sprinkle on toasted nuts for a new twist every time.
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  • Once, I ignored letting the burrata sit out, and it stayed stubbornly cold and firm — now I always give it a little time to warm up.
  • Arranging the salad right before serving keeps the greens crisp and the peaches from turning soggy.
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  • Don’t rush the layering — a little extra care in arranging makes the salad irresistible and ensures every bite is balanced.
  • The secret that elevates this salad is high quality olive oil and letting the burrata truly soften before serving.
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