What does burrata taste like?

Burrata is a ball of fresh mozzarella with a creamy interior made with soft curds and fresh cream. It has a very mellow, cream and butter flavor and the texture is soft.

Do you have to warm burrata before serving?

No, burrata should be served cold when used to top a salad. Simply slice it through the middle to expose the creamy interior.

Can you eat the skin on burrata?

Burrata doesn't really have skin; instead, the creamy soft curd interior is surrounded by a ball of fresh mozzarella. Sometimes the exterior may dry out a bit and it may seem like there is a skin. If that's the case, you can still eat the entire ball.

A Fresh, Creamy Arugula Salad You'll Make on Repeat

Description

This quick and easy Arugula Burrata Salad is a delicious summer treat, topped with juicy peaches, creamy burrata, and crunchy toasted almonds. Toss peppery arugula in a simple honey-balsamic vinaigrette, and you have a perfect vegetarian lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

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2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard (or whole grain)
1 tsp. honey, plus more for serving
1/4 tsp. table salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper, plus more for serving
1/4 cup olive oil (or extra-virgin olive oil), plus more for serving
5 oz. fresh arugula
1-2 medium fresh peaches, pit removed and sliced
4 (2-oz.) balls of burrata, sliced in half
1/3 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn

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Instructions

To make the dressing, whisk together in a medium or large mixing bowl the balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until emulsified and smooth.
Add the arugula to the bowl and toss with tongs or your hands until well coated. Top with peach slices, burrata, almonds, and basil. Drizzle with more honey and olive oil, and sprinkle with more black pepper, if desired. Divide among 4 plates and served immediately.

Notes

Make the dressing ahead of time and store in an airtight container like a mason jar for up to 5 days.
Do not make this salad ahead of time as the greens will wilt when dressed with the honey-balsamic vinaigrette.
You can swap in maple syrup for the honey, if desired.
Instead of almonds, you can use almonds, pistachios, walnuts, or your nut of choice.
If you are allergic to nuts, try using cooked farro, crispy quinoa, white beans, or croutons.
One the package of burrata is opened, consume within 1-2 days. Store any leftover burrata in the whey liquid is packaged in.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salads
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American/Italian