Description

This Burrata Strawberry Salad is a fresh, elegant, and vibrant dish that combines creamy burrata cheese with sweet strawberries, juicy cherry tomatoes, and peppery mixed greens. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze dressing and garnished with fresh basil and toasted nuts, it offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures ideal for a light lunch or appetizer.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

1 large burrata cheese (or 2 small balls)
1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
3 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or butter lettuce)
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
0.25 cup toasted almonds or walnuts (optional)

Dressing Ingredients

2 tbsp balsamic glaze
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.5 tsp sea salt (to taste)
0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

Prepare the fruits and greens: Wash the strawberries, cherry tomatoes, and mixed greens thoroughly and dry them. Slice the strawberries and halve the cherry tomatoes to enhance their texture and flavor dispersion.
Arrange the salad base: Spread the mixed greens evenly on a serving plate. Scatter the sliced strawberries and halved cherry tomatoes on top to create a colorful and appetizing bed for the burrata.
Add the burrata cheese: Place the burrata ball in the center of the salad and gently tear it open to expose its creamy interior, which will blend deliciously with the other ingredients.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, honey, lemon juice, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Dress and garnish the salad: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the entire salad. Finish by garnishing with torn fresh basil leaves and optional toasted almonds or walnuts for added crunch and aroma.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries and high-quality burrata cheese.
To toast nuts, lightly dry roast them in a pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
Feel free to substitute mixed greens with your preferred salad greens.
Adjust sweetness or acidity in the dressing by varying the honey and lemon juice to taste.
This salad is best served immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and creamy cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Keywords: Burrata salad, strawberry salad, fresh salad, vegetarian salad, balsamic glaze, summer salad