Description
Grilled Peach Caprese with Blackberry Balsamic is a vibrant summer dish that beautifully marries the sweetness of grilled peaches with the creaminess of burrata and the freshness of basil. Topped with a tangy blackberry balsamic glaze, this salad not only looks stunning but also packs a delightful flavor punch. Perfect for picnics, outdoor gatherings, or as a refreshing appetizer at dinner parties, it highlights seasonal ingredients in a way that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a side or main dish, this recipe is sure to become a summer favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 freestone peaches (sliced)
- 1 baguette (sliced)
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup water
- 1.5 cups fresh blackberries
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 – 4 oz. burrata balls (or fresh mozzarella slices)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill and lightly brush it with olive oil.
- Brush peach slices with olive oil and grill each side for 1.5-2 minutes until marked.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil and grill until toasted, about 2 minutes per side.
- In a small saucepan, combine water and blackberries; mash while boiling for 7-10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer to separate the juice from solids.
- Return juice to heat, add balsamic vinegar, boil for 5 minutes, then simmer until thickened.
- Assemble salad by arranging peaches and basil on a plate, topping with burrata and drizzling with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg