Fresh Burrata Cheese Salad: A Light Yet Satisfying Meal
Your Daily Delight: A Creamy Burrata Cheese Salad Recipe
Introducing a simple yet elegant Burrata Cheese Salad, perfect as a light meal replacement. The delightful combination of fresh greens and creamy burrata cheese will bring pure joy to your palate.
Salad Ingredients
- 2 handfuls fresh lettuce (wash thoroughly, pat dry, and tear into bite-sized pieces)
- 3-4 chicory stalks (wash under running water, pat dry, and chop into 2-3 cm lengths)
- 1/2 ripe avocado (peeled, pitted, and diced into 1.5 cm cubes)
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes (wash, remove stems, and halve)
Simple Dressing
- 1 tbsp extra virgin perilla oil (for aromatic flavor)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (adjust to your taste)
- 1 pinch sea salt (to season)
- 1 pinch black pepper (for a hint of spice)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin perilla oil (for aromatic flavor)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (adjust to your taste)
- 1 pinch sea salt (to season)
- 1 pinch black pepper (for a hint of spice)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the vibrant greens that form the base of your salad. Tear or cut the fresh lettuce into bite-sized pieces, about 3-4 cm. Similarly, wash and trim the chicory stalks to about 2-3 cm in length. Combine these prepared greens in a large bowl.
Step 2
Next, prepare the cherry tomatoes for a burst of color and sweetness. Wash them thoroughly, remove the stems, and cut each tomato in half. Scatter these halved tomatoes over the greens, distributing them evenly for visual appeal.
Step 3
Now, prepare the creamy avocado. Peel and pit half a ripe avocado, then dice it into approximately 1.5 cm cubes. Artfully arrange these avocado cubes around the salad, interspersed with the cherry tomatoes.
Step 4
It’s time to place the star of the show: the burrata cheese. Gently position the ball of burrata cheese right in the center of the salad. Its smooth, white form will be the captivating focal point, making the salad look incredibly appetizing.
Step 5
Add a touch of seasoning directly onto the burrata cheese. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt and a fresh crack of black pepper over the cheese. This will subtly enhance the cheese’s delicate flavor.
Step 6
Finally, it’s time for the dressing. Take 1 tablespoon of high-quality extra virgin perilla oil. Gently drizzle it in a circular motion over the entire salad. The nutty aroma of the perilla oil will infuse the salad, adding a wonderful layer of flavor.
Step 7
For those who enjoy a bit more complexity, you can add an extra tablespoon of balsamic vinegar. Drizzle it over the salad. The sweet and tangy notes of the balsamic vinegar will beautifully complement the creamy burrata and fresh vegetables. Your delicious Burrata Cheese Salad is now ready to be enjoyed!
