Moonlit Lagoon Blueberry Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Vibrant salad with blueberries, grapes, creamy burrata, basil, and balsamic glaze for a light, refreshing start.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Cheese

03 - 1 large burrata ball (about 7 oz)

→ 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

# How to Cook:

01 - Arrange arugula or mixed greens in a wide, shallow serving bowl or platter as a foundation, if using.
02 - Distribute blueberries and halved grapes in a generous ring around the edge of the greens, leaving the center clear.
03 - Position the burrata ball in the center, resembling a moon.
04 - Evenly drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the fruit and burrata to enhance flavor.
05 - Spoon balsamic glaze in a thin stream over the berries and atop the burrata.
06 - Sprinkle torn basil leaves, lemon zest if desired, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the dish.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes just 10 minutes but looks like you spent hours planning the presentation.
  • The creamy burrata contrasts beautifully with the burst of tart-sweet fruit, creating a flavor experience that surprises every time.
  • It's naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and elegant enough for guests but simple enough for a quiet evening alone.
02 -
  • Don't refrigerate the burrata before serving—let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so the interior stays luxuriously creamy rather than firm.
  • If your balsamic glaze is too thin or watery, it will make the fruit soggy within minutes; investing in a proper glaze makes all the difference in both flavor and texture.
03 -
  • Let the burrata warm to room temperature before plating—cold cheese straight from the fridge won't have that silky, almost liquid center that makes this dish special.
  • Assemble this no more than 15 minutes before serving to avoid the fruit releasing too much liquid and making everything soggy.
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