Moonlit Lagoon Salad (Print view)

A fresh salad with blueberries, grapes, creamy burrata, basil, and balsamic glaze ready in 10 minutes.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Fruit

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

→ Cheese

03 - 1 large ball burrata cheese (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

09 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes with no cooking required, making it perfect when you want something impressive without the fuss.
  • The combination of sweet fruit, creamy burrata, and peppery basil feels restaurant-worthy but tastes like something only a friend would think to make.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so it works for nearly any table you're setting.
02 -
  • Burrata is delicate and should never be cold—take it out of the fridge about fifteen minutes before plating so the cream inside stays soft and pourable.
  • The balsamic glaze will sink into the burrata slightly, so add it just before serving; anything earlier and the flavors muddy together.
03 -
  • Room-temperature fruit tastes infinitely better than cold fruit—the flavors open up and become themselves rather than muted and distant.
  • If you're serving this to someone for the first time, tell them to break the burrata with their spoon and let the cream spill into the fruit; it's a small ritual that makes eating it more intentional.
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