Description
Strawberry Burrata Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish that perfectly balances the creamy richness of burrata cheese with the juicy sweetness of ripe strawberries, enhanced by peppery arugula, fresh basil, and a tangy balsamic glaze. This easy-to-make, visually stunning salad is ideal for warm days, light lunches, or as a delightful appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries, ripe and juicy – 1 pint
- Soft burrata cheese – 8 ounces (1 ball or torn pieces)
- Baby arugula – 4 cups
- Fresh basil leaves – 1/4 cup
Dressing & Seasoning
- Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Balsamic glaze – 2 tablespoons
- 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