Berry Salad with Burrata Cheese

Dressing being poured onto a piece of burrata cheese on a salad.

Berry Salad with Burrata Cheese

This fresh berry salad with burrata cheese is the perfect no-cook recipe for hot summer nights. It's simple, elegant, and comes together in just 10 minutes.

Course Appetizer, Entree, Lunch, Main dish, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Cuisine Healthy, Light, Salad, Summer, vegetarian

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 214kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

For the salad:

5 ounces baby spinach washed
1 pint raspberries washed
1 pint blackberries washed
1 cup strawberries
½ cup sliced almonds
8 leaves sweet basil cut into a chiffonade
3 pieces Burrata cheese

For the dressing:

3 extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ Tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the salad:

In a large bowl, mix the spinach, berries, basil and almonds.
Toss with the dressing until they are evenly coated.
Place the salad into your serving dish and top with the balls of Burrata and a bit of fresh cracked pepper.

For the dressing:

Whisk all ingredients until well combined.

Notes

Pat the berries dry after washing so excess moisture doesn't water down the dressing.
Dress the salad right before serving and don't overdo it. The spinach will wilt quickly, and the berries are already sweet and juicy, so a drizzle is all you need.
To chiffonade the basil, stack the leaves on top of each other and roll them tightly. Then slice the roll crosswise into thin ribbons.
Serve on a wide, shallow dish for the best presentation. It lets the burrata and berries shine.
Turn it into a main by topping with grilled chicken or shrimp for a more filling meal.
For a savory twist, swap the berries with sweet cherry tomatoes!
This recipe doubles or triples easily for a crowd. Just scale up the ingredients and dress right before serving.
Ingredients to prep ahead- Wash and dry the berries, slice the strawberries, and chiffonade the basil. Store covered in the fridge and assemble when ready.
Leftovers and storage- This salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you do have leftovers, store the dressed salad and burrata separately in the fridge for up to 1 day.

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