Description
This Summer Fig Burrata Salad is a delightful combination of sweet figs, creamy burrata cheese, peppery arugula, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil. It’s a perfect no-cook salad for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Figs:
- 6–8 fresh figs (halved)
Burrata Cheese:
- 2 balls of burrata cheese (about 4 ounces each)
Greens:
- 3 cups arugula or mixed greens
Nuts:
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pistachios
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Seasoning:
- Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange Greens: Place arugula or mixed greens on a serving platter or plates.
- Add Cheese and Figs: Tear burrata over the greens and place halved figs around the cheese.
- Top with Nuts: Sprinkle toasted nuts over the salad.
- Garnish and Dress: Add basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season and Serve: Finish with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added sweetness, drizzle with honey.
- Grilling the figs briefly caramelizes them.
- Pairs well with grilled bread or prosciutto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad plate
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
