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Burrata Melon Salad 🍉 So fresh and perfect for summer! Ever since I made this salad, it became one of my favorites, and I can’t stop making it. It’s super easy to make, and if you are in a rush, this is perfect. My mom who has always been against fruit being in salads, tried this one and I can confidently say I changed her mind 😉. Step up your salad game with this one!

If you loved this recipe, you have to check out my Watermelon Radish Salad!

Why You’ll Love Burrata Melon Salad

I don’t know about you, but I crave salads all the time during the warmer months and this salad is super refreshing. The burrata gives it that creamy touch, and the blend of flavors is epic. The combination of the watermelon, tomatoes and melon create such a perfect balance. You get that natural sweetness of the melon and watermelon. Trust me… You are going to make this salad all summer long!

burrata melon salad

How To Prepare Burrata Melon Salad

🧂 First, mix together the shallots, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Then, let sit for as long as possible.

🧀 Secondly, cut up the burrata to release the stracciatella, add a drizzle of olive oil and pepper.

🍉 Lastly, arrange the fruit over the burrata, drizzle vinaigrette. Then, add chives and basil.

Substitutions and Variations

  1. Herbs can be easily swapped for your favorites or which ever ones you have on hand instead of chives and basil.
  2. I used honeydew melon, but you can use your favorite kind of melon instead.

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Common Questions

What burrata do you use?

I use Di Stefano and BelGioioso.

Can I use different herbs?

Yes of course you can! Herbs can always be easily swapped for your favorites or which ever ones you have on hand.

Burrata Melon Salad

Burrata Melon Salad 🍉 So fresh and perfect for summer! Ever since I made this salad, it became one of my favorites, and I can't stop making it. It's super easy to make, and if you are in a rush, this is perfect. My mom who has always been against fruit being in salads, tried this one and I can confidently say I changed her mind 😉.
Servings: 2
By Nadia Aidi
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 10 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup watermelon cubes
  • 1/2 cup honeydew melon rounds
  • 1 large burrata ball, or 2 baby burratas
  • 1/2 cup quartered tomatoes, sungold & red
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper , to taste
  • Chives, to taste
  • Basil, to taste

Instructions 

  • First, mix together the shallots, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Let sit for as long as possible.
  • Secondly, cut up the burrata to release the stracciatella, add a drizzle of olive oil and pepper.
  • Lastly, arrange the fruit over the burrata, drizzle vinaigrette. Add chives and basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 31g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 29mg, Potassium: 566mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 1104IU, Vitamin C: 34mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Nadia Aidi
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 480
Keyword: appetizer recipe, Asian recipe, burrata, easy recipe, easy salad, melon, quick salad, recipe, salad, salad recipe, Watermelon
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