Peach Caprese Salad with Burrata – A Fresh, Juicy, Elegant Summer Salad That Steals the Show

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When summer hits and peaches reach their peak sweetness, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with this stunning Peach Caprese Salad with Burrata. It’s fresh, juicy, creamy, sweet, tangy, and beautifully simple — the kind of dish that looks like it belongs on a restaurant menu but takes only minutes to assemble at home.

This upgraded twist on classic Italian caprese replaces mozzarella with ultra-creamy burrata and adds ripe, fragrant peaches that pair perfectly with tomatoes and basil. Drizzled with a touch of olive oil, balsamic glaze, flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, every bite is bright, luscious, and unforgettable.

Whether served as a light lunch, elegant starter, refreshing side dish, or centerpiece for your summer table, this salad brings freshness, beauty, and incredible flavor to any occasion. It’s ideal for BBQs, brunch parties, date nights, picnics, and long warm evenings when the last thing you want is a hot kitchen.

Below is the full recipe, tips, variations, serving ideas, and a complete JSON card built exactly to your formatting requirements.

Why This Peach Caprese Salad Works

✓ Sweet and savory balance — peaches bring natural sweetness, tomatoes bring acidity, burrata adds creamy richness.
✓ No cooking required — perfect for hot days.
✓ Stunning presentation — a guaranteed showstopper at gatherings.
✓ Ultra-fresh ingredients — everything shines with minimal seasoning.
✓ Ready in under 10 minutes — simple, elegant, effortless.

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 ripe peaches, sliced
  • 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced)
  • 1 ball burrata cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1–2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • flaky sea salt, to taste
  • cracked black pepper, to taste

Optional Add-Ins

  • prosciutto slices
  • toasted pine nuts
  • red chili flakes
  • arugula
  • honey drizzle

Instructions

1. Prepare the produce

Slice peaches into wedges. Slice or halve tomatoes based on size. Pat burrata dry so it sits neatly on the salad.

2. Arrange the salad

On a serving plate, layer peaches and tomatoes in alternating rows or clusters. Add burrata on top or in the center. Gently tear burrata open so its creamy center spills slightly.

3. Add basil

Scatter fresh basil leaves over the salad. Leave whole or tear them for more fragrance.

4. Season and finish

Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

5. Serve immediately

This salad is best served fresh; peaches and burrata taste best at room temperature.

Peach Caprese Salad with Burrata

A fresh, juicy summer caprese made with ripe peaches, tomatoes, basil, and ultra-creamy burrata drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 ripe peaches sliced
  • 2 cups heirloom tomatoes halved or sliced
  • 1 ball burrata cheese
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin
  • 1-2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • flaky sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Slice peaches and tomatoes and arrange them on a serving platter.
  2. Place burrata in the center or tear pieces around the salad.
  3. Scatter fresh basil leaves over the top.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  5. Season with flaky sea salt and black pepper.
  6. Serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

Grill peaches for extra flavor or add prosciutto for a salty contrast.

Tips for the Best Peach Caprese Salad

Use ripe but firm peaches
Too soft and they’ll collapse; too underripe and they lack sweetness.

Use high-quality burrata
Good burrata makes a huge difference — creamy, silky, and rich.

Don’t skip the salt
Flaky sea salt brings out the sweetness of the peaches.

Serve immediately
Both peaches and burrata release liquid as they sit.

Variations

Honey Basil Version
Add a drizzle of honey and extra basil.

Spicy Peach Caprese
Add chili crisp or red pepper flakes.

Prosciutto Caprese
Add thin ribbons of prosciutto for a salty contrast.

Arugula Peach Salad
Layer arugula under the peaches and tomatoes for added freshness.

Grilled Peach Version
Lightly grill peach halves before slicing for smoky caramelized flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • crusty bread
  • grilled chicken
  • grilled steak
  • bruschetta
  • summer pasta dishes

Perfect for:

  • brunch boards
  • summer picnics
  • outdoor dinners
  • romantic lunches
  • potlucks

Storing Tips

This salad is best eaten fresh, but you can store components separately:

  • peaches: up to 24 hours
  • tomatoes: up to 2 days
  • burrata: keep sealed, use within 48 hours
  • do not store once assembled — it becomes watery

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