Description
A vibrant and fresh Strawberry Burrata Salad featuring creamy burrata cheese, sweet strawberries, peppery arugula, fresh basil, and a tangy balsamic glaze. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, ripe and juicy
- 8 ounces soft burrata cheese
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries. Wash and hull fresh strawberries, then slice them thinly or quarter them depending on size to ensure even sweetness distribution.
- Assemble the greens. Rinse and dry baby arugula leaves thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl or arrange on a serving platter as the salad base.
- Add burrata cheese. Gently tear the burrata into pieces or serve whole balls atop the greens, allowing its creamy texture to blend with other ingredients.
- Layer strawberries and basil. Scatter the sliced strawberries evenly across the greens and burrata, then add fresh basil leaves for an aromatic herbal touch.
- Season and dress. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad. Finish by sprinkling a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to balance the flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Peak season berries make all the difference.
- Serve immediately to enjoy burrata at its freshest and creamiest.
- Handle burrata gently to maintain its delicate texture.
- Balance the amount of balsamic glaze to add tang without overpowering sweetness.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help flavors meld and cheese stay soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg