Description
A quick, delicious, and affordable single-serving salad featuring grilled peaches, creamy burrata, and arugula, designed to be made in just 10 minutes for under $2.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe peaches (approx. 350g)
- 1 ball burrata cheese (approx. 7 oz / 200g)
- 2 cups arugula (approx. 60g)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Wash peaches, cut in half, and remove pits. Pat cut sides dry with a paper towel to ensure proper caramelization.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until emulsified.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Place peach halves cut-side down on the grill.
- Grill peaches for 2 minutes without moving them to develop char marks, then flip and grill for 1-2 minutes more until warmed through but still holding shape.
- Toss arugula with half of the dressing and spread on a plate.
- Place grilled peach halves on top of the greens.
- Tear open the burrata ball and place it on top of the peaches, scooping out the creamy center to drizzle over the salad.
- Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Serve immediately while peaches are warm and cheese is creamy.
Notes
Use peaches that yield slightly to pressure; avoid mushy or rock-hard fruit. If fresh burrata is too expensive, substitute with fresh mozzarella and a dollop of heavy cream. This salad does not store well; assemble and eat immediately for best texture. For a vegan option, substitute burrata with avocado.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 12
Keywords: budget-friendly, grilled peach, burrata salad, quick dinner, single serving, cheap meals, summer salad, healthy eating