Description
Fresh Peaches take the classic caprese salad to the next level! Sweet peaches, juicy tomatoes, creamy burrata and tangy basil drizzled with olive oil. The taste of summer.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe peaches (yellow peaches or white peaches)
- 3 large heirloom tomatoes (feel free to use different colors!)
- 2 balls of Burrata (or 6 slices of fresh Mozzarella cheese)
- 3 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspooon of champagne vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon French flaky salt (sel de camargue is my favorite)
Instructions
- Make thick slices of the peaches and tomatoes.
- Place a base layer of the heirloom tomato slices on the plate and then alternate with the peach slices, then another layer of tomato followed by a few more peach slices on top.
- Place the burrata in the center of the salad. Arrange the basil leaves around the salad.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar (or champagne vinegar) over the entire salad.
- Top with the flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately.
This is a great alternative to a classic tomato salad.
Notes
Alternatives
Cherry tomatoes or Grape tomatoes
You can absolutely use cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes for this recipe (I would prepare a cup and half of cherry tomatoes). Slice the tomatoes length wise and then make sure to dice your peaches into cubes as well so that each bite can have a little peach and tomato together. I also recommend to use mozzarella balls for this shape of salad - that way you can get all the flavors in one bite
Burrata Cheese Vs Mozzarella for Caprese
I prefer Burrata cheese because it is so creamy and unctuous - it lends a decadent quality to the salad.
Peach Caprese Skewars
For a cocktail party or appetizer that can be eaten standing up place one cherry tomato, one piece of peach and one mini mozzarella ball on a toothpick with a small basil leaf. A beautiful bite!