“Do every act of your life as though it were the very last act of your life.” ~Marcus Aurelius Are you like me, where you seem to be hurdled through your life at an incredible pace? Where even weekends and vacations can be a series of activities that leave you exhilarated but exhausted? It’s so easy to truck through life on autopilot, instead of stopping to savor the moment. Alex and I gave a little talk on mindful eating this weekend and it was a fitting reminder to ourselves to slow down and be mindfully present. And if there’s a place to be mindfully present, it’s with this peach and burrata caprese salad. More with burrata? Try this Easy Burrata Platter.
How to make peach & burrata caprese salad
The elements in this peach & burrata caprese salad all work together to make magic. First, juicy, succulent ripe peaches and vibrant red, yellow and violet tomatoes that taste literally like summer. Then, burrata. The description on the container is: “fresh mozzarella cheese filled with shreds of mozzarella soaked in cream“. In my opinion, one of the best taste treats on the planet (we first had it here). Add some peppery garden basil and some crunchy, salty peanuts, and it’s one of those first bite “Whoa” moments. While burrata is a bit on the pricey side, it’s worth it for a special splurge for this peach & burrata caprese salad. Serve it as an appetizer for a summer meal on the patio, or a simple main course with some crusty bread or crackers. And if your diet restricts dairy, the salad is fabulous without it; the combination of savory tomato + sweet peach is remarkable in itself. It takes a few minutes to put together, and without much effort looks completely artful on a plate. Where to buy burrata cheese? Burrata cheese is becoming more readily available in grocery stores in the US. You can also check your local farmer’s market for artisan burrata cheese. Make sure to drain your burrata before using it in this peach burrata salad. Ultra simple recipes that showcase the flavor of each component are my favorite, and this one hits the mark. I can rave on and on since it was the idea of my fabulous husband, who brought home a load of peaches. Me: “How about peach crisp, peach pie, peach ice cream?” Alex: “Peach, tomato, and burrata salad?” Me: “Sold.” Every bite was a reminder to slow down and savor the remaining bits of summer.
Looking for peach recipes?
Peach recipes are what summer’s all about. Along with this peach & burrata caprese salad, here are a few of our favorite peach recipes:
The Best Peach Pie! Simple Peach & Mascarpone Tart Easy Peach Sangria Fresh Peach Salsa Peaches & Berries with Mint Syrup Black Bean and Quinoa Bowl with Peach Salsa
Looking for more basil recipes?
Outside of this burrata caprese salad, here are some of our favorite ways to use summer basil:
Roasted Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese Basil Pesto Caprese Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Tomato Basil Soup with Ricotta Dumplings Watermelon Salad with Feta & Cucumber Basil Egg Salad California Veggie Pizza Pizza Margherita Watermelon Gazpacho
This recipe is…
This peach & burrata caprese salad is vegetarian and gluten-free. 5 from 1 review
