Moonlit Lagoon Salad Delight (Printable)

A fresh salad combining blueberries, grapes, burrata, basil, and balsamic glaze for a light, flavorful bite.

# What you need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Cheese

03 - 1 large ball burrata cheese (approx. 7 oz)

→ Herbs & Greens

04 - 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
05 - 1 cup baby arugula or mixed greens (optional)

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
08 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - Zest of 1 lemon

# How to make it:

01 - Place baby arugula or mixed greens evenly in a wide, shallow serving bowl or platter.
02 - Evenly scatter blueberries and halved grapes in a generous ring around the edge, leaving the center clear.
03 - Set the burrata ball in the center of the fruit ring to resemble a moon.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the fruit and burrata to enhance flavor.
05 - Spoon the balsamic glaze in a thin stream over the berries and atop the burrata for a balanced sweetness.
06 - Sprinkle torn basil leaves, lemon zest if using, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the entire assembly.
07 - Present immediately, accompanied by crusty bread or enjoyed on its own.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually takes 10 minutes from start to table.
  • The creamy burrata contrasts beautifully with bright, juicy fruit in a way that surprises everyone who tries it.
  • No cooking required means you can make this even on the hottest days when turning on the stove sounds impossible.
02 -
  • Take the burrata out of the fridge just 5–10 minutes before serving so it softens to its creamy best; cold burrata straight from refrigeration will be too stiff and won't melt on your tongue the way it should.
  • Assemble the salad as close to serving time as possible, because the cut surface of the burrata can start to oxidize and the basil will bruise if they sit too long exposed to air.
03 -
  • Chill your platter or bowl for 10 minutes before serving; the cold surface keeps the burrata creamier longer and makes the whole dish more refreshing.
  • Buy your burrata from an Italian market or specialty cheese shop if you can—the difference between fresh burrata and the vacuum-sealed version is the difference between silk and polyester.
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