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Grilled Peach Burrata with Basil Oil

Charred peaches meet creamy burrata in this 15-minute Italian salad, finished with a bright basil-lemon dressing. Stunning enough for guests, simple enough for Tuesday.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
12g
Grilled Peach Burrata with Basil Oil
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Blend basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until bright green and smooth, ~1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it just starts to smoke.

  3. Step 3

    Grill peach halves cut-side down until charred and caramelized, about 3 minutes per side.

  4. Step 4

    Toss arugula with 2 tablespoons of the basil oil and scatter across a plate or platter.

  5. Step 5

    Arrange warm peaches and burrata over the greens, then drizzle the remaining basil oil generously.

  6. Step 6

    Finish with a pinch of fleur de sel and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • grill pan or 12-inch cast-iron skillet
  • blender or immersion blender
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • microplane or zester
  • serving platter

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