Arugula burrata salad
This rich and effortless arugula burrata salad is perfect for those hot days and is ready in no time. A combination of peppery arugula, creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, olives, salty anchovies, all toss it with a shallot dressing. It is perfect as a side or double the ingredients for a refreshing main.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 188kcal
Equipment
- 1 small bowl or jar
- 1 Fork
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Knife for vegetables
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 Spoon to toss the vegetables in the bowl
- 1 serving plate or large plate
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 gr shallot lb. oz 0: 0.3
- 1 teaspoon Maldon salt
Salad
- 30 gr arugula lb. oz 0: 1.1
- 8 fillet anchovies in olive oil
- 250 gr datterini tomatoes, my choice tiger tomatoes lb. oz 0: 8.8
- 150 gr fresh burrata lb. oz 0: 5.5
- 40 gr Tagiasche olives lb. oz 0: 1.4
- 10 gr chives lb. oz 0: 0.4
- 8 basil leaves
Instructions
Dressing
- Remove the skin from the shallot and diced the shallot very finely on a chopping board. Add diced shallot, olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl or a jar. Mix with a fork until combined. Taste the vinaigrette to adjust the salt as needed. Set it aside for 10 minutes to rest.
Salad
- Wash the tomatoes, arugula, basil leaves, and chives under cold running water to remove the dirt. Transfer the washed ingredients to a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to dry and pat them gently to remove any remaining moisture.
- Cut the datterini tomatoes in halves on a chopping board and set them aside. Again chop the chives into your preferred shape and set them aside.
- Combine the tomatoes, herbs, and arugula in a large bowl. Mix the dressing with a fork before adding it to the salad. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and gently toss it with a spoon. Set it aside.
- Place the salad on a large plate or serving dish. Carefully arrange the burrata cheese on top of the salad add the anchovies, and scatter the olives around. Serve immediately.
Notes
Where can I buy burrata?
This delicious cheese is available in any store and is usually located next to the mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Alternatively, it can be found in any Italian deli or in any online shop.
Can you eat burrata raw?
Absolutely, it can be eaten raw or cooked with pasta. Either way, it will taste delicious.
Do you eat the skin of the burrata?
Yes, of course. The external skin is edible just like the mozzarella or any fresh and soft cheese.
What is the difference between the burrata and the mozzarella?
They are both Italian cheeses but they are different in texture and flavour. Burrata is a soft cheese born and made in Puglia a southern region of Italy from cow's milk. This cheese has a firm skin while the inside is filled with a mixture of cream and stringy curd scraps. It has a rich and creamy flavor and soft texture. While the mozzarella can be made from cow's milk or buffalo's milk. It has a more elastic texture with a milky flavor.
What is the best thing to eat with burrata?
This cheese will elevate any dish. It is unbelievably delicious to eat with toasted bread, in a rich salad, in pasta sauce, with tomatoes, with any grilled vegetables, or with a charcuterie board as a starter.
Is arugula a type of lettuce?
Arugula used in salads it is often mistaken as a lettuce family. However, the arugula is part of the Brassicaceae family and is commonly referred to as rocket and eruca.
What to look for when buying arugula?
When buying the arugula there are some signs to look for. Color, the leaves need to be vibrant green and have no presence of yellow or brown spots on them. Texture, the leaves need to be firm and crispy to the touch, discard arugula that looks wilt. Also, look for smaller leaves instead of big ones, as they tend to have more flavor.
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