Moonlit Lagoon Salad (Printable Version)

A bright blend of berries, creamy burrata, basil, and a balsamic drizzle for a fresh, light dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 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, leaving the center space clear.
03 - Place the burrata ball in the center as the focal point.
04 - Evenly drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the fruit and burrata.
05 - Spoon balsamic glaze in a thin stream over the berries and the top of the burrata.
06 - Sprinkle torn basil leaves, lemon zest if using, and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
07 - Serve immediately, either alone or accompanied by crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes, which means you can impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
  • The contrast between creamy burrata and juicy fruit is genuinely addictive, with basil and balsamic tying everything together perfectly.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you're not compromising on taste while accommodating dietary needs.
02 -
  • Room-temperature fruit tastes dramatically better than cold fruit—pull everything from the fridge about 15 minutes before assembling if you can.
  • The burrata should be the last thing you place and the first thing you serve; it's a fresh cheese that doesn't improve with waiting, and exposure to the dressing's acidity can start breaking it down.
03 -
  • Taste a grape and a blueberry before you start—if they're not naturally sweet and juicy, the whole dish will fall flat, so quality fruit matters more than any technique.
  • Assemble this just before serving rather than hours ahead; the salad loses its magic as the dressing sits and the cheese slowly softens.
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