Fresh Burrata with Watermelon and Nectarines
Fresh Burrata Salad with Watermelon and Nectarines! The perfect burrata melon salad recipe! Tomatoes, Nectarines, & fresh herbs compliment the creamy burrata cheese.
Servings: 4 People
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 large shallow bowl or small platter
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 slices fresh watermelon slice on the thicker side to cube
- 2 slices fresh cantaloupe slice on the thinner side
- 1/4 cup pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 medium tomato cut into 1/8 sections
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 2 sprigs lemon time optional
- 1 ball fresh burrata cheese
- edible flowers optional
For the Honeyed Nectarines
- 2 large nectarines
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 fresh mint leaves
- 2 springs lemon thyme optional
- pinch salt
For the Shallot Champagne Vinegar Dressing
- 1/2 large shallot sliced into thin rings
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 clove garlic smashed and minced
- pinch kosher salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- For the Dressing
- In a medium glass jar with lid, add the champagne vinegar, salt, and shallot slices. Let sit for 5 minutes
- After quickly pickling, add the olive oil, honey, garlic, & black pepper.
- Close the jar with a tightly fitted lid and shake vigorously. Let sit in the refrigerator until use.
For the Honeyed Nectarines
- Pitt and thinly slice the nectarines and add to a small mixing bowl.
- Add the olive oil, juice of 1/2 a fresh lime, honey, and salt.
- Roughly tear the fresh mint and add to the bowl. Next, add the leaves of two sprigs of lemon thyme (optional).
- Mix to combine and reserve.
For the Salad
- Cube the watermelon slices (or cubes as desired) and slice the cantaloupe slices into thin triangles.
- Halve the fresh cherries and stem & halve the strawberries.
- Stem the tomato and cut into 1/8 pieces.
- Wash & dry your herbs.
To Assemble
- Reserve a large shallow bowl or small platter.
- Place the rest burrata ball into the enter of the large shallow bowl.
- Next, start to arrange the watermelon cubes and cantaloupe slices. Scatter them throughout.
- Now, add the cherries, tomatoes, and strawberries.
- Place torn bits of fresh basil, mint, and lemon thyme throughout the bowl.
- Dress with the shallow champagne vinegar dressing and garnish with edible flowers & herbs.
Notes
- Fresh is best! Freshly squeezed lime juice will bring more flavor to the honey nectarines, instead of bottled lime juice.
- Add the burrata at the last moment before serving, for the best results.