Peach and Burrata Salad with Basil Chimichurri

I LOVE burrata and I wanted to savor the last of summer’s peaches with a simple peach and burrata recipe. And I will just say this peach and burrata salad with basil chimichurri is a pretty amazing way to celebrate the end of summer. Even though everything in me is fighting against going into the chilly season, I’m trying to make the most of it. Starting with this salad and then once the cool weather rolls in, I’ll just be over here daydreaming about soups and cozy nights in crafting.

I’m not usually a huge savory/sweet combo type of girl but this is a really amazing balance between the two. The onions help add a little more of the savory which I prefer usually with burrata. But you could leave out the onions if that’s not your style! I can’t say enough about how perfect these peaches were though – the best flavor and texture. I feel like peaches can really underwhelm me if they’re too ripe or under ripe and these were perfection!

burrata and peach salad on white plate with wooden spoon resting on the side

Ingredients for Peach and Burrata Salad with Basil Chimichurri:

  • ripes peaches
  • red onion
  • fresh basil
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • fresh garlic
  • crushed red pepper
  • salt
  • pepper
angled shot of broken burrata with green chimichurri drizzled on top
Peach and Burrata Salad with Basil Chimichurri
Ingredients
Basil Chimichurri
  • 1 cup fresh basil, packed
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
Salad
  • 1-2 ripe peaches
  • 1/4 red onion
  • burrata
  • fresh basil leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Basil Chimichurri
  1. Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.

Salad
  1. Thinly slice peaches and onions and arrange on plate.

  2. Add fresh basil leaves throughout.

  3. Break burrata open and add to the center.

  4. Drizzle with basil chimichurri.

overhead image of salad on a white plate set on a metal rack on top of a striped linen kitchen towel
close of up peach burrata salad on plate on top of striped towel

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