Summer on a Plate with Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad

If summer had a flavor, this might be it. Juicy peaches, creamy burrata, fresh herbs, and a touch of char from the grill—it’s light, indulgent, and surprisingly simple. Whether you're pairing it with grilled chicken or serving it up as a show-stopping side, this salad brings sunshine to every bite.

Ripe fruit and soft cheese punish a dull edge, which is why this one is worth reaching for a thin blade. Our hand-forged Japanese chef knives include the petty and nakiri shapes used below, and every one comes with a 99-day home trial and a free lifetime guarantee.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted

• Olive oil for brushing

• 2 balls burrata

• 2 cups arugula or mixed greens

• Fresh basil or mint (or both!)

• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

• Flaky sea salt & cracked pepper

• Optional: toasted pine nuts or prosciutto

Method

1. Prep the peaches: Slice in half and remove pits. Brush lightly with olive oil.

2. Grill on high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly charred. Let cool, then slice.

3. Arrange greens on a platter. Tear burrata over the top, add peach slices, and sprinkle with herbs.

4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and finish with sea salt and cracked pepper.

This dish comes together in minutes, but how you slice your ingredients makes all the difference—especially when working with ripe fruit and delicate cheese. That’s where the right knife steps in.

Hand Forged 5" Petty Knife

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Peaches bruise easily, and the Petty Knife’s compact blade makes delicate slicing effortless. It’s ideal for detail work—without overpowering your ingredients.

• Blade Length: 5 inches

• Thickness: 2.5 mm

• Handle: Full tang forged design

• Steel: German high carbon stainless steel

• Best For: Fruit, soft herbs, burrata prep

Nomad Series Nakiri

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Clean cuts for greens and herbs are easy with the Nakiri’s straight blade and ultra-sharp edge. Bonus: it looks stunning on any summer tablescape.

• Blade Length: 8 inches

• Width: 3.1 inches

• Thickness: 0.2 inches

• Handle: Stabilized burl wood and deep sea epoxy

• Steel: X70Cr17MoV stainless

• Best For: Vegetables, leafy greens, herbs

New to these shapes? What Is a Nakiri Knife Used For? Uses, Cuts & Care covers the flat-profile blade above, and our Japanese Chef Knife Guide: Shapes, Steel & How to Choose maps the full range.

Shop the range: Japanese Chef Knives — every blade hand sharpened and oiled before it ships, 99-day home trial, free lifetime guarantee.

This salad is proof that simple can be stunning. Perfect for a backyard dinner, picnic spread, or just treating yourself mid-week.