Summer on a plate: grilled peaches, cool burrata, bright herbs. A simple reminder of what American growers make possible season after season. When I asked Renard Creek Cellar Companion for a wine pairing to match this bright, fresh salad, it offered two beautiful suggestions that capture the spirit of summer.
For something crisp and citrus‑driven, Cellar Companion pointed to Sauvignon Blanc — a wine that lifts the sweetness of the peaches and cuts through the burrata’s creaminess. If you’re in a celebratory mood, it also recommended our sparkling or sparkling rosé, where the bubbles refresh between bites and the red‑berry notes echo the charred fruit.
Serve this salad with whichever glass speaks to your summer mood and celebrate Red, White & Beautiful in your own kitchen.
Grilled Peach and Barata Salad
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups arugula or mixed summer greens
- 1 ball fresh burrata
- 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn
- 2 tbsp toasted walnuts or almonds
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the peaches — Brush peach halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill — Place peaches cut‑side down on a hot grill for 3–4 minutes until charred; flip and grill 1–2 minutes more. Slice once slightly cooled.
- Assemble greens — Arrange arugula on a platter and drizzle lightly with lemon juice and a touch of olive oil.
- Add toppings — Nestle burrata in the center, scatter grilled peach slices, cherry tomatoes, basil, and toasted nuts.
- Finish — Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a pinch of salt. Serve immediately.
Cellar Companion Wine Pairing
Sauvignon Blanc Bright acidity and herbal citrus notes slice through the burrata’s creaminess while complementing the arugula and balsamic. A classic, refreshing choice.
Sparkling Wine or Sparkling Rosé A dry sparkling wine or sparkling rosé is a beautiful match. The bubbles and high acidity act as a palate cleanser against the creamy burrata, while red‑berry notes in a sparkling rosé play naturally with the grilled peaches.
Red, White & Beautiful
This salad is everything we love about summer, growers working the land, fruit at its peak, and the simple pleasure of gathering around something fresh and honest. Pour a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Sparkling, raise a toast to the season, and let Red, White & Beautiful begin right at your table.
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