Moonlit Lagoon Salad (Printable Version)

Blueberries and grapes encircle creamy burrata with basil and a balsamic glaze in a vibrant salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Cheese

03 - 1 large ball (about 7 oz) burrata cheese

→ 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, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Steps:

01 - Arrange arugula or mixed greens evenly in a wide, shallow serving bowl or platter if using
02 - Scatter blueberries and halved grapes in a generous ring around the edge, leaving the center space clear
03 - Set the burrata ball in the center of the fruit ring to represent the moon
04 - Evenly drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over both the berries and burrata
05 - Spoon balsamic glaze in a thin stream over the fruit and atop the burrata
06 - Sprinkle torn basil leaves, lemon zest (if using), sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the dish
07 - Present immediately, optionally alongside crusty bread

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like edible art but takes barely ten minutes, so you get to feel impressive without the stress.
  • The creamy burrata bursts against the bright tartness of the fruit in a way that feels indulgent yet somehow light.
  • You can make it entirely with your hands—no cooking skills required, just good ingredients arranged with intention.
02 -
  • Burrata is fragile and cries if it sits in dressing too long—everything else can wait, but this goes on the table the moment you finish assembling.
  • The balsamic glaze matters enormously; cheap vinegar tastes like sadness, so spend a few extra dollars here and you'll taste the difference in every bite.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for five minutes before assembling—everything stays fresher longer and the coldness makes the texture shine.
  • Buy your burrata the day you're making this if possible; it's one of those cheeses that's worth the effort of timing correctly.
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