Kind of a funny story, but I made a salad similar to this a few days ago, but we had company for dinner and I didn’t have the opportunity to take photos. However, it was a blessing in disguise that I had to remake it. Last time, I had to substitute mozzarella for the burrata because after going to two different stores and company arriving soon, I was running out of time. Today’s salad DID NOT compare!!! Do not, do not, do not, ever substitute burrata! Never!!

As I was plating todays salad, my first thought was, wouldn’t this be perfect to serve at a lunch with your girlfriends?? Not only is it delicious, but it’s a pretty salad. They’d love you for it, I promise!! Saying that, I also know that my husband would love it!!

I feel like a spokesman for Trader Joe’s, but I need to brag on their Balsamic Glaze and also their Pan Rustica bread. Both of those items are go-to’s for me. And, it’s also where I ended up finding the burrata! For those of you that have never had burrata, it’s a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid mozzarella, while the inside contains both mozzarella and cream, giving it a delicious soft creamy center.

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Grilled Nectarine & Burrata Salad

Author Joy in Every Season

Ingredients

• For four servings:
• 2 ripe nectarines or peaches halved and pit removed
• olive oil drizzle
• 2 burrata balls cut in half
• 4 cups arugula
• 1/4 cup balsamic glaze I used Trader Joes', but you can make your own if you prefer
• olive oil drizzle
• fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

• Cut nectarines (or peaches) in half and remove pit. Lightly drizzle olive oil over cut side of fruit. Place on med grill (I used my outdoor gas grill, but a grill pan would also work) and grill for about 5 minutes or until warmed with nice grill marks.
• Cut burrata balls in half (mine were large, so 1/2 was plenty).
• Plate arugula and top with grilled nectarine half and burrata.
• Slighly drizzle a little olive oil on plated arugula.
• Drizzle all with balsamic glaze.
• Top with fresh cracked pepper.
• I served mine with sliced, grilled Pan Rustica bread. Brush bread with a little olive oil and grill over med heat grill pan. Immediately rub with fresh garlic.

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