Creamy Fresh Burrata Salad Recipe For A Light Meal

A creamy fresh burrata salad emerges as a perfect choice for a light and delicious lunch. It also combines the goodness of tomatoes and basil.

Nikita Toppo

Updated Aug 1, 2024, 05:09 PM IST

Are you looking for a creamy and delicious yet light dish to enjoy for lunch? Look no further than a plate of creamy fresh burrata salad. The showstopper of the dish is the burrata itself, a soft, buttery Italian cheese with a creamy center. Paired with juicy tomatoes, aromatic basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, it is ideal to enjoy as an appetiser too. This creamy salad made with the goodness of fresh vegetables is also easy to prepare at home.

Creamy Fresh Burrata Salad Recipe-Serves 4

Prep time-15 min, Cook time-15 min

This Italian-inspired dish is an amalgamation of flavours and textures, combining the richness of burrata cheese with vibrant, fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.

Ingredients

For the Burrata Salad:

Quantity	Ingredients
5 cups	Baby arugula
2 cups	Cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces	Burrata cheese, torn into rough pieces
1/4 cups	Fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp	Balsamic glaze
To taste	Kosher salt and black pepper

For the Dressing:

Quantity	Ingredients
3 tbsp	Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp	Lemon juice
1/2 tsp	Kosher salt
1/4 tsp	Ground black pepper

Method

Place the baby arugula in a large bowl. Add half of the cherry tomatoes, half of the burrata cheese, and half of the basil to the bowl.

In a small bowl or a liquid measuring cup with a spout, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well.

Lightly spoon about 3 tablespoons of the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to ensure everything is lightly coated.

Scatter the remaining cherry tomatoes, burrata cheese, and basil over the top of the salad. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze.

Season with additional salt, pepper, and dressing to taste. Serve the salad immediately.

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