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Fresh Wholesome Peach Caprese Salad with Burrata and Basil Oil

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A refreshing summer salad combining sweet peaches, creamy burrata, and fragrant basil oil for a simple yet impressive dish.

Ingredients

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  • Fresh peaches – ripe but firm, sliced thinly (preferably yellow peaches)
  • 8 oz (225 g) burrata cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed, washed and patted dry
  • ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup (75 g) cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the basil oil: Place olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add peeled garlic clove and fresh basil leaves. Warm gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oil is bright green and fragrant. Do not let it simmer or smoke.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Remove garlic and basil leaves, then whisk in fresh lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt. Set aside.
  3. Slice the peaches: Rinse and dry peaches. Cut around the pit and slice halves into thin wedges about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
  4. Prepare the burrata: Let burrata sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Tear into bite-sized pieces or slices.
  5. Optional: Slice cherry tomatoes if using.
  6. Assemble the salad: On a serving plate, alternate slices of peach and burrata evenly. Scatter cherry tomato halves around if using.
  7. Drizzle basil oil dressing generously over the salad.
  8. Finish with seasoning: Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
  9. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Infuse basil oil gently over low heat to avoid bitterness. Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Let burrata come to room temperature for creaminess. Serve immediately to enjoy texture contrast. Basil oil can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor. For dairy-free, substitute burrata with firm tofu or vegan cheese.

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