Burrata Strawberry Salad – A Fresh and Elegant Delight

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Bursting with Flavor – The creamy, delicate burrata pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries.
✔️ Quick and Easy – Ready in just 10 minutes with minimal effort.
✔️ Restaurant-Worthy Presentation – A stunning dish that looks as incredible as it tastes.
✔️ Perfect for Any Occasion – Serve it as an appetizer, light lunch, or a side dish for grilled meats.
✔️ Versatile & Customizable – Easily adaptable with additional ingredients like avocados, nuts, or prosciutto.

Ingredients 🍓🧀

To make this refreshing and elegant burrata strawberry salad, you’ll need:

• Burrata cheese – 1 large ball (or 2 small ones) 🧀
• Fresh strawberries – 1 cup, hulled and sliced 🍓
• Mixed greens – 3 cups (baby arugula, spinach, or butter lettuce) 🥗
• Cherry tomatoes – ½ cup, halved 🍅
• Balsamic glaze – 2 tbsp 🍷
• Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tbsp 🫒
• Honey – 1 tsp 🍯
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp 🍋
• Fresh basil leaves – ¼ cup, torn 🌿
• Toasted almonds or walnuts – ¼ cup (optional) 🌰
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper – to taste 🧂

How to Make Burrata Strawberry Salad

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Wash and dry the strawberries, cherry tomatoes, and greens thoroughly.
• Slice the strawberries into thin pieces and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
• Tear fresh basil leaves for garnish.
• If using nuts, lightly toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to enhance their flavor.

Step 2: Assemble the Salad

• Arrange the mixed greens on a serving plate or bowl.
• Scatter the strawberries and cherry tomatoes over the greens.
• Gently place the burrata in the center of the salad. Using your hands, carefully tear it open to expose the creamy interior.

Step 3: Make the Dressing

• In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic glaze, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
• Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

• Sprinkle the torn basil leaves and toasted nuts on top.
• Add a final drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra depth of flavor.
• Serve immediately with crusty bread or alongside a grilled protein like salmon or chicken.

Expert Tips for the Best Burrata Strawberry Salad

✔️ Choose the Best Burrata – Fresh burrata is key! Look for soft, plump burrata with a creamy inside. Buffalo milk burrata has an even richer taste.
✔️ Use Ripe Strawberries – The sweeter, the better! If they’re slightly tart, macerate them in a teaspoon of honey for 10 minutes before adding to the salad.
✔️ Balance the Dressing – The combination of balsamic glaze, honey, and lemon juice adds the perfect contrast to the creamy burrata.
✔️ Add Crunch – Toasted almonds, walnuts, or pistachios enhance texture and flavor.
✔️ Serve Fresh – This salad does not store well, so enjoy it immediately after preparation.

Best Variations & Customizations

🔸 With Avocado – Add sliced avocado for an extra creamy, buttery texture. 🥑
🔸 With Prosciutto – Drape thin slices of prosciutto over the salad for a salty, savory contrast. 🥓
🔸 With Peaches or Figs – Swap the strawberries for grilled peaches or fresh figs for a different fruity twist. 🍑
🔸 With Burrata & Burrata Only – Skip the greens and serve the burrata and strawberries with grilled bread for a burrata bruschetta-style appetizer. 🥖

What to Serve with Burrata Strawberry Salad

🍷 Wine Pairing: A crisp rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, or Prosecco complements the creamy and fruity notes of the salad.
🍞 Bread: Serve with toasted ciabatta, focaccia, or sourdough to soak up the delicious dressing.
🥩 Protein: Pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, steak, or seared scallops for a heartier meal.

Burrata Strawberry Salad – A Fresh and Elegant Delight

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A refreshing and elegant salad featuring creamy burrata, juicy strawberries, mixed greens, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for summer meals or special occasions!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Servings 4 portions

Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Serving Plate

Ingredients

  

For the Salad

• 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
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves torn
• 0.25 cup toasted almonds or walnuts optional
• 0.5 tsp sea salt to taste
• 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

 

• Wash and dry the strawberries, cherry tomatoes, and greens. Slice the strawberries and halve the cherry tomatoes.
• Arrange the mixed greens on a serving plate. Scatter the sliced strawberries and cherry tomatoes over the greens.
  
• Place the burrata in the center of the salad. Tear it open slightly to reveal the creamy interior.
  
• In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic glaze, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then garnish with fresh basil leaves and toasted almonds or walnuts.
  

Video

@gigimadanipour ✨Strawberry, Burrata + Prosciutto Salad✨ Easy and delish, we love using fresh sustainably grown California strawberries in this simple salad that is full of flavour! @castrawberries are full of fibre, potassium and the perfect fruit to add to a salad! One serving is just 8 strawberries! They pair so well with arugula and burrata – this salad is a must for fall entertaining. You can whip it up in 30 minutes- I like to add some prosciutto and pine nuts for crunch! Bonus points for how easy it is to find them locally at our grocery store. They’re a delicious option all year long that my kids love. Head to the link in my bio for more recipe ideas! #CaliforniaStrawberries #CAStrawberries #BehindTheBerry #MillionWaysToStrawberry #strawberryburrata #easymeals #saladinspo ♬ original sound – Gigi Madanipour

Notes

For best results, use fresh, high-quality burrata and ripe strawberries. If the strawberries are slightly tart, macerate them with a teaspoon of honey before adding them to the salad.

Keyword Burrata Strawberry Salad, Easy Gourmet Salad, Fresh Summer Salad, Strawberry Burrata Recipe

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Final Thoughts

This burrata strawberry salad is a true showstopper—light, fresh, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re making it for a summer brunch, a romantic dinner, or a special gathering, it’s guaranteed to impress.

So, grab your burrata, slice up those strawberries, and create a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!