Honey-Harissa Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad

By Jamie Vespa

Honey-Harissa Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad is the perfect side for summer entertaining. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and make-ahead friendly.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry black rice (forbidden rice, Jasmine black rice, or wild rice)
• 3 medium peaches (about 1 lb.)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. mild harissa paste
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• Kosher salt
• 3 Tbsp. thinly sliced shallots
• 1/4 cup fresh mint or basil leaves, torn
• 1 (8-oz.) ball burrata or fresh mozzarella cheese (torn into pieces)
• 2 Tbsp. toasted pepitas ((pumpkin seeds))

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook rice according to package instructions in vegetable broth or generously salted water.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cut each peach in half horizontally; discard pits. In a small bowl, combine oil, harissa, honey, and lime juice; season to taste with kosher salt. Brush half of mixture over flesh and skin of peaches, and let sit 5 minutes. Add shallots to bowl with remaining dressing.

3. 3

   Heat a greased grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, grill peaches until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side; set aside.

4. 4

   Spread cooked rice on a serving platter, and arrange grilled peaches and burrata over rice. Drizzle remaining dressing (with shallots) overtop; garnish with pepitas and mint leaves (or basil).