As the golden days of summer fade, a final culinary tribute is in order. Personally, I have been hanging on to the final warm days of summer for dear life. Now is the perfect moment for a dish that celebrates the season’s last, most vibrant produce. Enter the heirloom tomato burrata peach salad. This elegant and effortless dish captures the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches and the earthy richness of heirloom tomatoes, all brought together by the creaminess of burrata cheese.

With so few ingredients, the key is to find the best ingredients available. Search for local, in-season produce, which will have the most intense flavor. The dish can be prepared in minutes, making it the ideal centerpiece for a simple dinner or the showstopper at a late-summer gathering.

Ingredients

2-3 ripe peaches

2-3 large heirloom tomatoes: Choose a mix of colors and shapes for a visually stunning plate. (Cherokee Purple and Mr. Stripey are some of my favorites!)

1 ball (8 oz) burrata cheese

A handful of fresh basil leaves

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil: Use a high-quality oil for the best flavor.

1 tbsp balsamic glaze

Flaky sea salt (like Maldon)

Freshly ground black pepper.

(Optional) Prosciutto 

1. Start by gently slicing your peaches and heirloom tomatoes into wedges or rounds. The slices don’t need to be uniform; the rustic, mixed shapes add to the charm of the finished dish. If using prosciutto, tear it into bite-sized strips.

2.  On a large, beautiful platter, artfully arrange the sliced peaches and tomatoes.

3.  Add the burrata. Tear the ball of burrata into large chunks and nestle them among the fruit and tomatoes. When you break the burrata, its creamy interior will begin to ooze out, creating a rich sauce.

 4.  Scatter the torn basil leaves and optional prosciutto over the salad. Drizzle generously with your high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and the balsamic glaze.

5.  Finish with a few grinds of fresh black pepper and a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Serve at room temperature and toasted crusty bread.

Claire Burns is an accomplished cook who loves to try new recipes. While she does enjoy eating at restaurants, she also loves to whip up a good meal at home. Claire gets some of her cooking inspiration from her grandfather and grandmother, Fred and Shirley Stabbert as well as Great Grandma Nellie.