Description
This Burrata Watermelon Salad is a delightful combination of sweet watermelon, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh herbs, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s a light and refreshing summer side dish that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Salad:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Burrata Cheese:
- 2 balls fresh burrata cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange the Watermelon: Place watermelon cubes on a large serving platter.
- Add Tomatoes: Scatter halved cherry tomatoes over the watermelon.
- Top with Burrata: Tear burrata cheese and place it on top of the salad.
- Finish the Salad: Sprinkle basil and mint leaves, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately as a summer side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding arugula or microgreens.
- Try a variation with pomegranate molasses instead of balsamic glaze.
- Best when served fresh due to watermelon’s liquid release over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
