Description
Grilled peaches replace tomatoes in this twist on Caprese salad, paired with creamy burrata, a fragrant basil oil, and a hint of heat from hot honey dust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
- 8 oz burrata cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey)
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt (for dusting)
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the basil oil: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Blanch the basil leaves for 10 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Drain well, squeezing out excess water. In a blender, combine the blanched basil with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Set aside.
- Make the hot honey dust: In a small bowl, mix the hot honey with Aleppo pepper flakes and flaky sea salt. Spread on a parchment-lined tray and let dry at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until crystallized. Crush into a coarse powder.
- Grill the peaches: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the cut sides of the peach halves. Grill cut-side down for 3-4 minutes until char marks appear. Flip and grill for another 1-2 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the salad: On a serving platter, arrange the grilled peach halves. Tear the burrata into pieces and nestle among the peaches. Drizzle generously with basil oil. Sprinkle with hot honey dust and a few flakes of sea salt. Garnish with fresh mint if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a non-spicy version, omit the hot honey dust and use regular honey and a pinch of smoked paprika. The basil oil can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 12g