Cucumber Strawberry Salad with Burrata and Balsamic
Cucumber Strawberry Salad with Burrata and Balsamic is a fresh and elegant salad featuring sweet strawberries, crisp cucumber slices, creamy burrata cheese, and a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for warm-weather meals, entertaining, or a light lunch, it delivers a beautiful balance of refreshing and indulgent flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the strawberries and cucumber.
- Arrange the cucumber slices and strawberries on a large serving platter or salad bowl.
- Place the burrata cheese in the center of the salad.
- Scatter the torn basil leaves over the top.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly across the salad.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the strawberries, cucumber, and burrata.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the toasted pine nuts if using.
- Gently tear open the burrata just before serving.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute fresh mozzarella if burrata is unavailable.
- Add sliced peaches for a seasonal variation.
- Use mint instead of basil for a refreshing twist.
- Top with toasted almonds, pistachios, or walnuts for added crunch.
- Keep ingredients separate and assemble just before serving for best results.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
