TOMATO, PEACH & BURRATA SALAD
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
None
Serves:
4–6 servings
Level:
Beginner
Storage & Shelf Life:
Best enjoyed fresh. Store undressed salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Store the vinaigrette separately for up to 3–4 days and whisk before serving.
About the Recipe
This colorful seasonal salad brings together fresh produce, healthy fats, herbs, and a touch of natural sweetness. It is light, refreshing, and easy to assemble, making it ideal for warm-weather lunches, gatherings, or as a beautiful side dish.
Ingredients
Salad
Sliced vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes
Halved cherry tomatoes
2–3 peaches, sliced into wedges
Fresh cherries, pitted (optional)
Watermelon chunks (optional)
2 balls burrata, at room temperature
1/4 cup walnuts or pistachios, chopped
Fresh basil, mint, or herbs of choice, sliced
Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, or juice of 1/2 large lemon, to taste
1 tsp–1 tbsp honey, to taste
1 clove garlic, chopped or pressed
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, garlic, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard.
Step 2: Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Arrange the heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, peaches, and any optional cherries or watermelon on a serving platter.
Step 4: Gently tear or place the burrata throughout the salad.
Step 5: Drizzle with the lemon-honey vinaigrette. Alternatively, use a simple drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Step 6: Finish with fresh herbs and chopped walnuts or pistachios. Serve immediately.
Substitutions
nectarines → Swap for peaches.
Use cherries, watermelon, or a combination of seasonal fruit.
Walnuts or pistachios → Swap for pecans or almonds.
Burrata → Omit for a dairy-free version.
The lemon-honey vinaigrette → Use olive oil and balsamic glaze instead.
Dietary Notes
Vegetarian, gluten-free. Can be dairy-free by omitting the burrata. Not strictly keto due to the fruit and honey.