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Flavorful Grilled Peach Burrata Salad Recipe with Honey Balsamic Dressing and Candied Pecans

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A fresh and indulgent salad featuring smoky grilled peaches, creamy burrata, crunchy candied pecans, and a tangy honey balsamic dressing. Perfect for summer and early fall, this salad balances sweet, creamy, and crunchy textures in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
  • 8 ounces fresh burrata cheese
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups mixed baby arugula and spinach
  • A handful of fresh basil or mint leaves, torn (optional)
  • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the candied pecans: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecan halves for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, stirring often.
  2. Add brown sugar and a pinch of salt, stirring constantly until the sugar melts and coats the pecans (about 2 minutes). Transfer pecans to parchment paper to cool and harden.
  3. Make the honey balsamic dressing: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
  4. Slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil while whisking vigorously to emulsify. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Set aside.
  5. Grill the peaches: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  6. Brush peach halves lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Place peaches cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches soften slightly.
  8. Flip and grill for another 2 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  9. Assemble the salad: Toss mixed baby arugula and spinach with about half the dressing in a large bowl.
  10. Arrange greens on a serving platter or individual plates.
  11. Slice grilled peaches into wedges and nestle them on the greens.
  12. Tear burrata into chunks and scatter over the salad.
  13. Add toasted candied pecans and fresh herbs if using.
  14. Drizzle remaining honey balsamic dressing over the top.

Notes

Keep grill or pan hot but not scorching to get good grill marks without mushy peaches. Stir candied pecans constantly and remove from heat once sugar melts to avoid burning. Whisk oil slowly into dressing to prevent separation. Toss greens lightly with dressing before plating to avoid soggy leaves. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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Keywords: grilled peach salad, burrata salad, honey balsamic dressing, candied pecans, summer salad, easy salad recipe, fresh salad, smoky peach salad

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