Moonlit Lagoon Salad (Printable Version)

A refreshing blend of blueberries, grapes, burrata, basil, and balsamic glaze for a light summer dish.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Cheese

03 - 1 large ball (about 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 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
08 - Sea salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Zest of 1 lemon

# How-to Steps:

01 - Arrange the arugula or mixed greens in a wide, shallow serving bowl or platter as a base, if using.
02 - Scatter blueberries and halved grapes in a generous ring around the edge, leaving the center clear.
03 - Place the burrata ball in the center, representing the moon.
04 - Evenly drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the fruit and burrata.
05 - Spoon a thin stream of balsamic glaze over the berries and atop the burrata.
06 - Sprinkle torn basil leaves, lemon zest if desired, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the entire composition.
07 - Serve immediately, either on its own or accompanied by crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually took ten minutes.
  • The burst of fresh fruit against creamy burrata feels unexpected and luxurious, like a small celebration happening on your plate.
02 -
  • The burrata needs to stay cold until the last moment—take it out of the fridge right before you assemble, not before you prep the fruit.
  • Balsamic glaze is your friend here, but use it sparingly; a little goes a long way and too much will drown out the delicate flavors.
03 -
  • Buy your burrata the same day you plan to serve it; it's best when it's fresher than fresh, with that almost liquid center still perfectly intact.
  • If your balsamic glaze is too thick, warm it slightly in a small pan or drizzle it directly from the bottle at an angle for more control over the lines you create.
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