Moonlit Lagoon Salad (Printable Version)

A fresh salad featuring blueberries, purple grapes, burrata, basil, and balsamic glaze for a light summer 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange arugula or mixed greens in a wide, shallow serving bowl or platter if using.
02 - Scatter blueberries and halved grapes to form a generous ring around the edge, leaving the center clear.
03 - Place the burrata ball in the center as the focal point.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the fruit and burrata.
05 - Spoon balsamic glaze in a thin stream over the berries and top of the burrata.
06 - Sprinkle torn basil leaves, lemon zest if used, salt, and freshly ground black pepper evenly.
07 - Serve immediately with crusty bread or alone.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, yet looks like you've been thinking about it all day.
  • The contrast between the cool, creamy burrata and the burst of tart-sweet fruit is genuinely addictive.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you're never worried about what to serve.
02 -
  • The burrata will soften if it sits out too long, so don't assemble this more than a few minutes before serving.
  • The magic happens in the contrast between the cold fruit and the room-temperature cheese, so don't refrigerate it before plating.
03 -
  • Arrange everything on the platter just before serving so the flavors don't start breaking down and the burrata stays as cool and creamy as possible.
  • If you're serving this at a dinner party, set everything out separately and let guests assemble their own bowls—it becomes an interactive moment rather than just eating what you put in front of them.
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