Moonlit Lagoon Blueberries Burrata (Printable)

A fresh salad featuring blueberries, grapes, creamy burrata, basil, and balsamic glaze, perfect for warm days.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
02 - 1 cup seedless purple grapes, halved

→ Cheese

03 - 1 large ball (7 oz) burrata cheese

→ Herbs & Greens

04 - 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
05 - 1 cup baby arugula or mixed greens (optional)

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
08 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the baby arugula or mixed greens in a wide, shallow serving bowl or platter as a base if using.
02 - Scatter the blueberries and halved grapes in a generous ring around the edge of the greens or serving dish, leaving the center clear.
03 - Place the burrata ball in the center to serve as the focal point of the presentation.
04 - Evenly drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the berries and burrata.
05 - Spoon the balsamic glaze in a thin stream over the fruit and the top of the burrata to enhance flavor and appearance.
06 - Sprinkle torn basil leaves, lemon zest if using, and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Serve immediately alone or accompanied by crusty bread to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes but looks like you spent hours planning it.
  • The burrata breaks into that impossibly creamy center right when you need it most, balancing the fruit's natural tartness.
  • It's the kind of dish that works as an appetizer for fancy dinners or a light lunch that feels indulgent without weighing you down.
02 -
  • Temperature matters—chill your serving bowl in the freezer for five minutes before plating if you're not serving immediately, because burrata is only truly magical when it's still cold and holds that perfect creamy structure.
  • Don't over-dress this salad; the ingredients are already flavorful, and too much oil or vinegar will drown out the delicate balance between the fruit's sweetness and the cheese's richness.
03 -
  • Prep everything except the final assembly up to an hour ahead, then plate just before serving—the moment of arrangement is part of the experience and deserves to be done with full attention.
  • If your burrata is very soft or if your kitchen is warm, keep it in the coldest part of your refrigerator until the last possible moment; you want it to hold its shape when it lands on the plate.
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