Grilled Nectarine Salad With Burrata
This grilled nectarine salad is made with burrata, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, basil, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It’s so easy to make and bursting with fresh summer flavours! Recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and meant to be enjoyed as a side salad.
Nectarines are one of my FAVOURITE summer fruits! They’re beyond delicious fresh, but they also happen to taste amazing grilled. This grilled nectarine salad celebrates some of the best of summer produce and is sure to be a hit at your next get together 🙂
This easy salad recipe is made with only 10 simple ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes. If you want to make it even faster, feel free to skip the grilling step and just use fresh nectarines.
As always, I’ve included some tips for how to modify this recipe to suit your needs. I so hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Want more summer salad recipe inspiration? Check out my roundup of 20+ easy, healthy summer salad recipes for more ideas. If you enjoy this recipe, you may also love my Peach Feta Salad or this Arugula Burrata Salad with pesto vinaigrette!
Ingredients Needed
All you need to make this grilled nectarine salad are 10 simple, healthy ingredients:
- nectarines
- heirloom tomatoes
- arugula
- burrata cheese
- fresh basil
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- lemon
- honey
- garlic powder
Full measurements and detailed instructions are located in the recipe card below!
Recipe Modifications & Ingredient Swaps
- If you can’t find nectarines, you can make this salad with fresh peaches instead!
- Instead of using homemade balsamic dressing, you can use a store-bought balsamic vinaigrette or glaze.
- Instead of arugula you could try another baby leafy green, like baby spinach, baby kale, or watercress. Other greens may be a bit overpowering!
- Instead of heirloom tomatoes, you can use regular tomatoes. Try to find vine-ripened ones if possible (I find they have the most flavour ;))
- If you don’t feel like grilling the nectarines, you can totally make this just with fresh, raw nectarines. It’ll come together super quickly!
How To Grill Nectarines
Grilling nectarines is super easy! All you need to do is:
- Wash and pat nectarines dry.
- Slice each nectarine into 8 even pieces.
- Brush each side of each nectarine slice with a little bit of olive oil (this helps to prevent sticking to the grill).
- Place slices on a grill or grill pan (heated up to medium). Let the slices sit, undisturbed, for about 4 minutes or until grill marks start to form. Flip each slice and repeat on the other side.
- Turn off heat and that’s it!
In Need Of A Grill Pan?
Cast Iron Grill Pan
Don’t have a grill? A grill pan is a more affordable and space-saving way to get the same result! This is the cast iron grill pan I used for grilling the nectarines in this recipe.
Can You Make This Salad In Advance?
This is not the best salad to make in advance or to keep leftovers of as it can get a bit soggy/watery.
That said, you can certainly prepare the ingredients a few hours before you want to serve it. Simply chop everything up, make the dressing, and store everything separately in the fridge.
You can grill the nectarines in advance or simply use freshly cut raw nectarines instead.
Throw everything together just before serving! I recommend adding the burrata right before serving, as it’s quite a liquid/messy cheese 🙂
Nectarine Nutrition Benefits
This juicy summer fruit is a source of dietary fiber as well as numerous vitamins and minerals, including:
- vitamin A
- vitamin C
- potassium
- phosphorus
Like other fruits, they’re also a good source of antioxidants which help to promote optimal health overall.
More Easy Summer Salad Recipes
- Grilled Watermelon Salad With Balsamic Dressing
- Cantaloupe Melon Salad With Cucumber & Feta
- Summer Salad With Corn, Strawberries & Avocado
- Shaved Raw Zucchini Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
- Strawberry, Tomato & Avocado Salad
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Ingredients
- 2 medium nectarines (ripe, but not too soft/mushy)
- ~1 Tbsp olive oil (to brush nectarines)
- 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- ~4 cups arugula
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- 1 handful fresh basil, chopped
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 a lemon, juice only
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make balsamic vinaigrette by adding all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or in a jar with a lid. Whisk together or shake jar to combine well. Adjust salt + pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Wash and pat nectarines dry. Slice each nectarine into 8 even pieces. Brush each side of each nectarine slice with a little bit of olive oil (this helps to prevent sticking to the grill).
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium. Place the nectarine slices on the grill. Let the slices sit, undisturbed, for about 4 minutes or until grill marks start to form. Flip each slice and repeat for another 4 minutes on the other side. Turn off heat when done.
- Plate salad with arugula, sliced tomatoes, and grilled nectarines.
- Gently cut burrata into pieces and arrange on salad (or serve as a whole ball). Sprinkle chopped basil over top and add dressing. Toss to combine and serve!
Notes
- Simply chop everything up, make the dressing, and store everything separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
- You can grill the nectarines in advance or use freshly cut raw nectarines instead.
- Throw everything together just before serving! I recommend adding the burrata right before serving, as it’s quite a liquid/messy cheese 🙂
- If you can’t find nectarines, you can make this salad with fresh peaches instead!
- Instead of using homemade balsamic dressing, you can use a store-bought balsamic vinaigrette or glaze.
- Instead of arugula you could try another baby leafy green, like baby spinach, baby kale, or watercress. Other greens may be a bit overpowering!
- Instead of heirloom tomatoes, you can use regular tomatoes. Try to find vine-ripened ones if possible (I find they have the most flavour ;))
- If you don’t feel like grilling the nectarines, you can totally make this just with fresh, raw nectarines. It’ll come together super quickly!
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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11 Comments on “Grilled Nectarine Salad With Burrata”
My favorite type of recipe…amazingly simple with extraordinary flavor combinations. I’ve never had burrata cheese and now I’m a fan. The balsamic dressing was wonderful and the grilled nectarines took it to the next level. Thank you so much!
Hi Kimberly! Thank you so much for the kind words! It’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this salad recipe, and that you discovered burrata through it too!
PS. If you like the balsamic dressing, I actually use it in a bunch of salad recipes (it’s my go-to). They’re all linked in this post for the dressing if you want to try some more 😊
Wow wow! Made this last night and it was such a hit. I opted not to grill the peaches (mainly because I was feeling lazy, oops) and it was wonderful. Will definitely be making for friends and family, or just extra for myself!
Nectarines*, not peaches!
Hi Curren! Thank you so much for the kind words!! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one. TOTALLY ok to skip the grilling step – I get lazy too haha 🙂 And you could totally do this with peaches, too! Thanks so much again!!
So easy to make and so delicious. HIGHLY recommend.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Ro! It’s so appreciated. So happy to hear you enjoyed this one!!
AMAZING salad! Perfect to make when hosting a dinner party, it’s a crowd pleaser
Thank you so much for sharing this!! It’s so appreciated! So happy to hear you and your dinner party enjoyed this one 🙂
Loved this recipe!! Thank you! Made this today, added figs and caramel used walnuts, and it was polished off!! Thank you for the amazing homemade vinaigrette recipe , I will be using it for sure in other salads. Love love love: gratitude !
Hi Jasmine! Thank you so much for leaving this kind review!! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this one – you’re making me so excited for nectarine season now haha. And YES that balsamic is my go to! If you want anymore summer salad recipes (a bunch of them use the balsamic vinaigrette), be sure to check out my summer salad roundup!! Thanks so much again 🙂