Kyle’s Kitchen
Peach, Burrata, and Basil Salad
Peach, burrata, and basil salad is a summer staple when it’s either too hot or you’re too lazy to do much more for supper than simply slice. Arrange some oozing pieces of burrata cheese on a plate, top with peach chunks, toss in some basil, and you’re done. This salad makes a lovely starter, side dish, or light lunch and all you need is a loaf of crusty bread for sopping up peach juices and bits of creamy cheese.
Ingredients: 
- 7 oz (1 or 2) ripe peaches
- 2 to three tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 6 to 8 torn basil leaves
- 4 oz burrata cheese
Preparation:
- Halve the peach(es) and remove the pit. Cut the peach into bite-size chunks or slices.
- Place the peaches in a bowl, drizzle with the oil, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir in the basil.
- Using your fingers, gently pull or tease the burrata into large pieces and arrange them on plates or a platter. Top with the peach mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
What Is Burrata Cheese?
Burrata is a soft, mild Italian cheese made from cow’s milk that’s similar to mozzarella but has a creamy center.
What Can I Substitute For Burrata?
It’s basically mozzarella that’s been seriously upgraded, so a fresh (or young) mozzarella will work, as will bocconcini. You won’t get the creamy interior that makes burrata so appealing but you’ll still get the creamy and milky exterior.
Original recipe by Susie Theodorou on Leite’s Culinaria
Prep time: 5 min, Cook time: 15 min 2-4 servings
