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    Home » Recipes » Course » Salads

    Peach Salad with Arugula and Burrata

    Published: Sep 9, 2021 || Last updated: Oct 11, 2021 by Farrukh Aziz

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    Fall is fast approaching, but before it arrives do yourself a favor and make this delightful Peach Salad. Made with peppery arugula, over-the-top-creamy burrata, grilled marinated chicken breast and juicy blueberries, there is no better ode to the bounty of summer.

    a rectangular serving platter of peach arugula and burrata salad with red onions, chicken and blueberries

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    • Why You Should Try This Salad
    • Ingredients + Substitutions
    • How To Make Peach Salad
    • FAQs
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    Why You Should Try This Salad

    If ever there was a satisfying entrée salad, this right here is it. Fresh summer peaches are the star - and who doesn't love a good peach?? - but the cast of supporting characters is also award winning.

    Piquant red onion, sweet blueberries, juicy chicken breast, straciatella-filled fresh mozzarella and a simple mustard vinaigrette are all tossed together with the tastiest, most beautiful stone fruit of all. The mere thought of this peach burrata salad has me drooling!

    As if that weren't enough reason to love this tasty bowl of goodness, it also has other winning characteristics. Let's start with the fact that the whole shebang comes together in just 15 minutes... that's not even a whole episode of Friends!

    The ingredient list is also super manageable, requiring just 10 easy-to-find ingredients. It also happens to be completely customizable - it IS your salad, after all. Feel free to make substitutions, omissions or additions as you see fit.

    Finally, this sweet and savory masterpiece is also healthy. It is loaded with protein, fiber, and a whole litany of nutrients while also managing to be made without the addition of sugar. Imagine that!

    So come along with me in the kitchen and let's make this chicken and peach salad together. It's pretty much guaranteed to bring the house down.

    P.S : Before the summer season ends, try these three absolutely delicious peach recipes - Peach Salsa, Mango Peach Smoothie, and Peach Cobbler.

    Ingredients + Substitutions

    As I mentioned earlier, this yummy summer salad is quite simple. You can count all the ingredients you need on your two hands! Here's everything you should gather:

    ingredients for making peach salad measured out into bowls on a table
    • Peaches - this salad demands the best ripe peaches (or nectarines, if fuzz isn't your thing) you can get your hands on. While there's no substitute for peaches in my heart, you can absolutely replace it with sliced pears or apples in the cooler months .
    • Arugula - While I love the peppery flavor of rocket for pairing with the sweet flavor of peaches and blueberries, you can feel free to swap in your own favorite lettuce. Mixed baby greens, baby spinach or kale, or even little gem lettuce would do the trick.
    • Burrata - if you are unfamiliar with the pure dairy genius that is burrata, I highly recommend you give it a try. It is basically a round of fresh mozzarella that is stuffed with cream (known as straciatella) and friends? It is to die for. There are other cheeses that will *almost* fill burrata's large shoes; you can go for fresh mozzarella or bocconcini, crumbled feta or goat cheese, or blue cheese instead.
    • Blueberries - peaches and blueberries are a natural match. If you don't have any fresh blueberries on hand, you can swap in dried berries instead.
    • Red Onion - red onions are my favorite allium for eating raw. Not only are they sweeter than other varieties, they are also a beautiful shade of purple. You can opt to swap in shallots or sweet yellow onions if you prefer.
    • Cooked Chicken - any cooked chicken will work here. I usually turn to my favorite pan fried chicken recipe (listed under step-by-step instructions below), but you can easily use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken, too!
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil - for raw applications like this salad dressing, cold pressed olive oil will have the best flavor.
    • Lemon Juice - fresh is always best when it comes to citrus. To get the most juice from your fruit, give them a firm roll on the counter for 15-20 seconds before slicing them in half.
    • Dijon Mustard - Dijon mustard is what emulsifies the vinaigrette. If you don't have Dijon, other smooth mustards will work too.

    How To Make Peach Salad

    If you do not have leftover cooked chicken on hand, do not worry. Simply season two chicken breasts with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and a bit of garlic powder. Drizzle some olive oil. Cook in a skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side until done, or the center is 165F. Let them rest for few minutes, dice and use.

    side by side images of raw chicken breast and cooked chicken breasts in a sauté pan

    To make salad dressing, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk well and set it aside to rest for 15 minutes. (You can refrigerate the dressing for upto 5 days.)

    side by side ingredients showing oil, lemon and dijon in a mixing bowl on the left, and the emulsified peach salad dressing on the right

    Arrange arugula, sliced peaches, cooked chicken, red onion, blueberries and burrata (break the ball and top) on a large platter or a plate.

    arugula, chicken and peaches artfully arranged on a rectangular serving platter

    Drizzle the prepared dressing all over the salad (you can reserve some to keep on the side). Serve promptly and enjoy!

    overhead shot of peach arugula salad after drizzling on the dressing and adding the burrata, red onion and berries

    FAQs

    Can I use canned peaches to make this salad?

    I don't recommend using canned peaches for this salad as they don't have the right consistency.

    Can I make this salad without chicken?

    Of course! Feel free to swap chicken with steak, roasted duck or turkey if you wish. You can also omit it entirely if you are vegetarian.

    Can I make this ahead?

    When it comes to salads, fresh is generally best. To get a jump on meal prep, you can slice up the majority of the salad ingredients, whisk the dressing and refrigerate everything separately. While the salad dressing and other components can be prepped up to 5 days in advance, I recommend slicing the peaches just before serving to prevent ugly discoloration.

    round white dinner plate with a serving of peach salad with a silver fork

    Serving Ideas

    Once you make this summery peach salad with arugula and burrata, I have a feeling you'll want to eat it as often as possible while summer remains. Serve it as an appetizer, side dish or as a light and healthy meal. If you want to make your co-workers jealous, pack it as your lunch.

    Expert TIP: To keep the peach from browning in your packed lunch, cut it in the morning you plan to eat it and use a bit of saran wrap to hold it together like you would with an apple and a rubber band. Keep the salad dressing separate until you're ready to eat, as the greens will wilt if they are dressed for too long.

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    a rectangular serving platter of peach arugula and burrata salad with red onions, chicken and blueberries
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    Peach Salad with Arugula and Burrata

    Made with peppery arugula, over-the-top-creamy burrata, grilled marinated chicken breast and juicy blueberries, there is no better ode to the bounty of summer than this peach salad.
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 299kcal
    Author Farrukh Aziz

    Ingredients
     

    • 5 cups Arugula
    • 2 large Peaches (pitted and sliced into wedges)
    • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast (pan-fried, rotisserie or leftover grilled)
    • ½ cup Red Onion (sliced)
    • ½ cup Blueberries
    • 8 oz Burrata Cheese (at room temperature)

    For Salad Dressing

    • ⅓ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
    • 1½ teaspoons Dijon Mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Freshly Cracked Pepper
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    Instructions

    • To make salad dressing, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk well and set it aside to rest for 15 minutes. (You can refrigerate the dressing for upto 5 days.)
    • Arrange arugula, sliced peaches, cooked chicken, red onion, blueberries and burrata (break the ball and top) on a large platter or a plate.
    • Drizzle the prepared dressing all over the salad (you can reserve some to keep on the side). Serve promptly!

    Notes

    Chicken : If you do not have leftover cooked chicken on hand, do not worry. Simply season two chicken breasts with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, a bit of garlic powder, and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook in a skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side until done, or the center is 165F. Let them rest for few minutes, dice and use.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 874IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Cathleen

      September 13, 2021 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      This is such a beautiful salad! And such a great way to use up my peaches! Making this tonight, thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    2. Hayley Dhanecha

      September 13, 2021 at 2:50 am

      All the fruits, arugula leaves and Burrata in this salad are my favourites, so refreshing and light meal to enjoy on a hot day.

      Reply
    3. Loreto and Nicoletta

      September 12, 2021 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      This is an absolutely delicious looking salad. Love the flavors, and that dressing would deliver a wonderful punch! Oh great choice in cheese burrata exsquisite! A great way to end the summer!

      Reply
    4. Nicole Washington

      September 12, 2021 at 9:51 pm

      This salad is too pretty to eat! I would absolutely eat an entire plate of this salad.

      Reply
    5. Naïby

      September 12, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is so beautiful! I never think of putting blueberries in my salad but I love this peach and blueberry combination and the whole shebang.

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        September 12, 2021 at 9:47 pm

        Thank you very much Naiby 🙂 . Peach and blueberries goes so well with each other in combination with arugula and burrata, glad you liked it.

        Reply
    6. Brianna

      September 12, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      Spicy arugula, sweet peaches and creamy burattal this really is the perfect salad!

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        September 12, 2021 at 9:46 pm

        Thank you so much Brianna 🙂 .

        Reply
    7. Mikayla

      September 11, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      So many great flavors in a light but filling salad, peaches, blueberries, red onions, I also added strawberries. Glad there were leftovers for my lunch the next day.

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        September 12, 2021 at 9:45 pm

        Wow Mikayla, the addition of strawberries sounds so delicious, must have tasted super good. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Kate

      September 10, 2021 at 9:07 am

      I am obsessed with this peach salad!! Definitely going to be making this again! 🙂

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        September 12, 2021 at 9:43 pm

        Thank you very much Kate! Glad you liked it 🙂 .

        Reply
    9. Linda

      September 09, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      This peach salad is our new favorite. Super easy, delicious, and refreshingly good!

      Reply
    10. LaKita

      September 09, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      This peach salad looks so so good! I enjoy having a deliciously loaded salad and this is definitely my new favorite.

      Reply

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