Summer Peach Burrata Salad with Arugula & Prosciutto
A vibrant, seasonal salad featuring sweet peaches, creamy burrata, peppery arugula, and salty prosciutto, dressed in a light lemon-honey vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs ripe peaches, burrata cheese, fresh arugula into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2, pitted and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges ripe peaches
- 4 oz, torn into 1-inch pieces burrata cheese
- 3 cups fresh arugula
- 2 oz, torn into 1-inch pieces prosciutto
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until fully emulsified.
- Step 2: In a large serving bowl, combine 3 cups fresh arugula, 2 pitted ripe peaches (sliced into 1/4-inch wedges), and 2 oz prosciutto (torn into 1-inch pieces).
- Step 3: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Top with 4 oz burrata cheese (torn into 1-inch pieces) and serve immediately while the burrata is cool and creamy.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Summer Peach Burrata Salad with Arugula & Prosciutto take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Summer Peach Burrata Salad with Arugula & Prosciutto?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ripe peaches from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Summer Peach Burrata Salad with Arugula & Prosciutto?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Summer Peach Burrata Salad with Arugula & Prosciutto for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Summer Peach Burrata Salad with Arugula & Prosciutto?
Mediterranean salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Absolutely wonderful.
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This has become our go-to salads dish. We make it weekly.
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So much better than takeout. We'll never order mediterranean delivery again.








