Description

A refreshing summer salad with grilled peaches, creamy burrata cheese, and fluffy couscous, dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors.

Ingredients

1 cup couscous

1 cup boiling water

3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 ball burrata cheese (about 8 oz)

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Mixed greens or arugula (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

Prepare couscous by placing it in a large bowl and pouring boiling water over it. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush peach halves with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Grill peaches for about 3-4 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and peaches are slightly softened. Remove from grill and let cool slightly, then slice.
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Toss the fluffed couscous with the dressing and basil leaves.
Gently fold in grilled peach slices and transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or plate.
Tear burrata cheese into chunks and arrange on top of the salad.
Sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the salad if using, and serve immediately with mixed greens or arugula if desired.

Notes

Substitute couscous with quinoa, farro, or barley for a different texture and flavor.

For a vegan option, replace burrata cheese with a dairy-free alternative like cashew cheese or tofu-based options.

Grilled peaches can be replaced with nectarines, plums, or figs.

This salad can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free couscous or substituting with quinoa.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling, Tossing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 20mg