Nectarine Tomato Burrata Salad with Hot Honey dressing just sings of sunshine and simplicity! Juicy cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes and sweet peaches combine their sweet and tangy flavors with fresh basil leaves So grab your fork and dive into the plate of pure summer bliss!
This nectarine burrata salad is the centerpiece that deserves to be the main attraction
What’s the big deal about this salad?
Easy, healthy and vibrant: It’s very easy to whip up, with “brightly colored vegetables”. These colorful nutrients are the antioxidants that can protect us in fighting diseases and infections.
Low in calories: It will help maintain or even lose weight!
High in fiber: The salad can definitely improve digestion. Fiber, or a prebiotic, is essential to good digestive health and feeds our good gut bacteria (probiotics).
Great appetizer and beyond: This burrata salad makes a great appetizer or side dish to any summer dinner. You could even enjoy this as its own meal if you add protein!
Nectarine Tomato Burrata Salad
Ingredients
Honey Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon basil, fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, fresh leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 heirloom tomatoes, large
- 2 nectarines, firm and ripe
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz Burrata cheese, drained
- ¼ cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- basil and thyme, for garnish
Instructions
Hot Honey Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes and Dijon mustard. Stir in the chopped basil and thyme.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Salad Arrangement
- Arrange arugula on a large platter. Scatter the sliced heirloom tomatoes over the arugula. Arrange the nectarine slices. Top with halved cherry tomatoes.
- Top with torn burrata cheese and chopped pistachios.
Final Assembly
- Drizzle the hot honey dressing generously over the salad.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and thyme leaves.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
Serve it with
Toasted bread: I love eating crusty toasted bread on the side of my salad. And I can do it all week!
With minimal effort, you will get an absolutely beautiful and delicious end result!
What you will need
How to make it
Arugula: Arrange arugula on a large platter.
Arrange tomatoes and nectarines: Scatter the sliced heirloom tomatoes over the arugula. Arrange the nectarine slices. Top with halved cherry tomatoes.
Delicious add-ons: Top with torn burrata cheese and chopped pistachios.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and thyme leaves.
How to make hot honey salad dressing
Honey, red pepper flakes, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard! In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, hot honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Stir in the chopped basil and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the hot honey dressing generously over the salad.
Tips and Variations:
Adjust the amount of hot honey to your preferred level of spice and sweetness. You can also make your own by infusing honey with chili flakes.
Tomatoes: Use a variety of colorful heirloom tomatoes for visual appeal.
Nuts: Toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds can be substituted for pistachios.
Add protein: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or prosciutto would make this salad a meal.
Make dressing in advance: The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. It’s best to assemble the salad just before serving to prevent the arugula from wilting.
Nectarines: Substitute nectarines with peaches or use both for variety.
What can I use instead of Burrata cheese?
Burrata is a fresh mozzarella cheese, is characterized by a soft and creamy texture. I love using goat cheese in salads and this one is no exception (even though Burrata is much richer in protein than goat cheese).
You can also add Mozzarrella pearls or chopped Mozzarella if you can’t find Burrata.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover salad (without dressing) and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The dressing can be stored separately for up to a week.
Looking for other colorful summer salads?
Arugula and Spinach Salad with Tomato and Pomegranate
Cranberry Walnut and Spinach Salad in Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Wow! So vibrant!