Burrata Salad
A simple fresh salad of arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado dressed with olive oil and balsamic, topped with creamy burrata.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ?8 ouncescherry tomatoessliced in halves
- ?1 smallred onionpeeled and sliced
- ?1 avocadopeeled and diced
- ?3 cupsarugulawild rocket in the UK or salad greens/leaves
- ?2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- ?1 tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
- ?1/2 teaspoonsalt
- ?1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
- ?18-ounceburrata ballor 2 x 4 oz
Instructions
Instructions
- Place the arugula (3 cups) in a large bowl. Add the halved cherry tomatoes (8 ounces), sliced red onion (1 small), and diced avocado (1) on top.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons), balsamic vinegar (1 tablespoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), and ground black pepper (1/4 teaspoon) until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until the arugula and vegetables are evenly coated.
- If you prefer to serve on a platter, transfer the dressed salad to a large serving platter; otherwise leave it in the bowl.
- Prepare the burrata (the ball listed in the ingredients — use the single ball or the two smaller balls as provided). Place the burrata on a cutting board and slice through it with a knife or gently tear it into pieces.
- Arrange the cut burrata pieces on top of the salad. Spoon a little of the remaining dressing from the bowl over the burrata so each piece picks up some seasoning.
- Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- small bowl or measuring cup
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- large serving platter (optional)
Notes
Notes:
For a slight variation to the dressing, make a balsamic reduction by bringing the balsamic to a boil then simmering until reduced by half. Some people like to add brown sugar or maple syrup for added sweetness to balance the tang. Using a thicker glaze isn’t at all necessary, but looks quite nice and tastes even better!
When using small burrata balls, feel free to leave them whole and allow your guests to cut right into it themselves. Seeing that creamy center for the first time is an experience in itself!
For a slight variation to the dressing, make a balsamic reduction by bringing the balsamic to a boil then simmering until reduced by half. Some people like to add brown sugar or maple syrup for added sweetness to balance the tang. Using a thicker glaze isn’t at all necessary, but looks quite nice and tastes even better!
When using small burrata balls, feel free to leave them whole and allow your guests to cut right into it themselves. Seeing that creamy center for the first time is an experience in itself!