Peach Tomato Salad with Burrata

This Peach Tomato Salad with Burrata is the ultimate summer salad using 10 simple ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish or appetizer that will have any crowd coming back for seconds.

This Peach Tomato Salad with Burrata is the ultimate summer appetizer or side dish, bringing together some of the season’s best ingredients in one simple dish. Sweet peaches and juicy cherry tomatoes surround a ball of creamy burrata, while fresh herbs add brightness and flavor. It’s the kind of salad that looks impressive on the table but comes together with very little effort.

The finishing touch is a spoonful of confit shallots layered over the burrata, adding a rich, savory contrast to the sweet fruit and creamy cheese. Every bite strikes a balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and fresh flavors, making this a restaurant-worthy dish that’s perfect for warm weather entertaining, backyard cookouts, and summer dinner parties.

If you like this side dish, you’ll love my Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip with Peaches, and my BBQ Grilled Peaches with Prosciutto & Balsamic.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Easy to make with minimal prep: With just a handful of fresh ingredients and a simple assembly, this salad comes together in minutes.
• Perfect use for peak-season tomatoes and peaches: Ripe summer peaches and tomatoes are the stars of this recipe, showcasing their natural sweetness and flavor.
• Light, refreshing, and full of flavor: The combination of fresh fruit, creamy burrata, herbs, and confit shallots creates a dish that feels both refreshing and satisfying.
• Great as an appetizer, lunch, or side dish: This versatile salad works beautifully as a starter, a light meal, or alongside grilled meats and seafood.
• Feels fancy while requiring very little cooking: Despite its elegant presentation, this salad relies on simple ingredients and minimal time in the kitchen.

Ingredients

• Basil: Fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous flavor that ties together the sweet fruit and creamy cheese.
• Peaches: Ripe peaches bring natural sweetness and juicy texture that make this salad feel like summer on a plate.
• Cherry tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes add freshness and a subtle acidity that balances the richness of the burrata.
• Shallots: Confit shallots add a savory, lightly sweet depth that contrasts beautifully with the peaches and tomatoes.
• Olive oil: Olive oil gently cooks the shallots during the confit process, creating a rich, flavorful topping and an infused oil that can be drizzled over the salad for extra depth.
• Burrata: Burrata brings a rich, creamy center that turns simple seasonal ingredients into an elegant appetizer.
• Red wine vinegar: Red wine vinegar adds brightness and acidity that balances the sweet and creamy elements of the salad.

How to make Peach Tomato Salad with Burrata

1. Preheat oven to 275. Quarter shallots and add to a cocotte and cover in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 60 min or until shallots are nice and tender. Remove and let cool.

2. Slice tomatoes into quarters, and peaches into bite sized pieces. Combine in a bowl and toss with shallot olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Season to taste.

3. Add burrata to the middle and split so that cheese opens in the middle.

4. Spoon the confit shallots in overtop of the burrata. Sprinkle basil over the whole dish. Serve with crispy bread. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture: Choose peaches that are fragrant and ripe but still slightly firm so they hold their shape when sliced.
• Let burrata come to room temperature before serving: Allowing the burrata to sit out for 20–30 minutes helps it become extra creamy and flavorful.
• Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor: Since the olive oil is used in the confit and drizzled over the finished salad, a good-quality bottle will make a noticeable difference.
• Assemble the salad right before serving: For the freshest flavor and texture, assemble the salad just before bringing it to the table.
• Choose colorful heirloom tomatoes for a beautiful presentation: A mix of heirloom tomatoes adds vibrant color and makes the salad look especially impressive for entertaining.

Variations

• Swap burrata for fresh mozzarella or whipped ricotta: Fresh mozzarella or whipped ricotta offer a similar creamy element while giving the salad a slightly different texture and flavor.
• Add grilled peaches: Grilling the peaches enhances their sweetness and adds a subtle smoky flavor that pairs beautifully with the burrata.
• Use nectarines or tangerines instead of peaches: Nectarines provide the same juicy sweetness as peaches with a slightly firmer texture and no peeling required.
• Add prosciutto: Thin slices of prosciutto bring a salty, savory contrast that balances the sweet fruit and creamy cheese.
• Include avocado: Avocado adds richness and a buttery texture that makes the salad even more satisfying.
• Drizzle with hot honey or balsamic glaze: A drizzle of hot honey adds a touch of sweetness and gentle heat that complements the peaches, tomatoes, and burrata.
• Add a pepper for some heat. Thinly slice a jalapeño or other hot pepper to add a little heat to this dish.

What to Serve with Tomato Peach and Burrata Salad

• Smoky Pesto Turkey BLT
• Mediterranean Style Chicken Pitas
• Avocado Cheddar BBQ Chicken Sandwich
• Steak and Goat Cheese Sandwich

Storage, Freezer & Make Ahead

Storage

This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Keep in mind that the peaches and tomatoes will release moisture as they sit, which can make the salad softer over time.

Freezer

This salad is not suitable for freezing, as the peaches, tomatoes, and burrata will lose their texture once thawed.

Make Ahead

The confit shallots can be prepared up to 5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator in their oil. You can also slice the peaches and tomatoes a few hours ahead of time, but wait to assemble the salad and add the burrata until just before serving for the best texture and presentation.

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