Grilled Nectarine & Burrata Salad

I almost didn’t post this recipe because so many grilled fruit and burrata salads were popping up on my social media… but it’s so good I couldn’t not.

This salad embodies everything that is summer produce to me. The nectarines are so sweet, the lemon oil brings brightness to the dish as well as the herbs, and the burrata mellows everything out. It’s sweet, creamy, and a little herby - I could happily also eat it as dessert.

*I grilled my nectarine wedges in a grill pan, but this can be done on the barbecue or in a normal non-stick pan.

serves: 3 people

prep/cooking time: 10-15 mintues

Ingredients

3 nectarines, each pitted and cut into 6 wedges

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (the good stuff)

3 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp lemon zest

15-20 fresh mint leaves

15-20 fresh basil leaves

1 burrata

maldon salt, to taste

black pepper, to garnish

Method

1. In a grill pan, or non-stick pan on high heat, lay the wedges of nectarine down. Cook each side until they get some charring and remove from the heat. You’re not trying the soften the fruit, just getting some colour on them; this helps intensify their flavour and make them sweeter.

2. In a small bowl, add the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and zest, whisk until it emulsifies and season with maldon salt to taste.

3. To assemble: Place your slightly warm nectarine wedges onto a serving plate. Scoop out the creamy inside of the burrata and spoon on the plate, scatter the herbs around and drizzle the lemon olive oil mixture on top of everything, finish with some freshly cracked black pepper. Serve straight away.