Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad with Chicken
Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad brings out the best in those sweet summer peaches! Fresh and light, it's the perfect dinner to eat on the patio. Quick and simple with chicken and peaches that get even sweeter when grilled! Tie it all together with creamy burrata cheese, fresh basil and honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing!
Servings: 2 to 4
Calories: 545kcal
Equipment
- outdoor grill
Ingredients
- ½ to 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 grinds fresh black pepper
- 1 peach
- 4 ounces lettuce or arugula mix
- 2 balls burrata cheese
- 1 Tablespoon pine nuts toasted
- basil leaves for garnish
For the Dressing
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill over high heat. Season the chicken breast with the olive oil, salt and pepper evenly on all sides. Slice the peach and toss it in a bowl with a bit of olive oil to coat.
- Grill the chicken and peaches at the same time. Peaches take about 3 minutes per side and are best flipped with a metal spatula, careful they are delicate! The chicken may take a bit longer than the peaches, depending on its thickness. Thin chicken breasts take anywhere from 6 to 10 minutes to cook. Use a thermometer to check that the thickest part of the meat reaches 165°. Remove the chicken and peaches to separate plates and let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 2 minutes.
- Add all ingredients for the dressing to a jar with a lid and shake well. Or whisk together in a small bowl.
- Arrange the salad on a platter starting with the bed of salad greens or arugula. Top with sliced chicken, peach slices and burrata. Carefully cut the balls of burrata into quarters or bite-sized pieces and arrange across the salad. Garnish with the pine nuts, fresh basil leaves and drizzle with the honey balsamic dressing. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Chicken grilling time can vary by how thick the chicken is. Be sure to check for doneness with a thermometer, 165°.
- Burrata cheese can be subbed with fresh mozzarella pearls, feta crumbles, goat cheese, or shaved Parmesan.
- Make the simple homemade dressing with a quick shake in a jar, or substitute any store-bought balsamic vinaigrette or a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It's also delicious with this Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette!
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 936mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 5058IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 2mg