Moonlit Lagoon Salad Fruit (Printable)

Vibrant salad with blueberries, grapes, creamy burrata, basil, and balsamic glaze for a fresh summer dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Cheese

03 - 1 large burrata ball (approximately 7 oz)

→ Herbs & Greens

04 - 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
05 - 1 cup baby arugula or mixed greens (optional)

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
08 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

# How-To Steps:

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 the center space empty.
03 - Set the burrata ball in the center, resembling a moon.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the fruit and burrata.
05 - Spoon balsamic glaze in a thin stream over the berries and atop the burrata.
06 - Sprinkle torn basil leaves, lemon zest (if using), sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the salad.
07 - Serve immediately with crusty bread or enjoy on its own.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes flat, which means you can actually enjoy your dinner party instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • The creamy burrata against sweet-tart berries and peppery arugula creates this magical balance that somehow feels light yet indulgent.
  • It's vegetarian and gluten-free without feeling like a compromise—just pure, genuine flavors doing their thing.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—if your burrata is still ice-cold straight from the fridge, it won't have that silky, almost melting quality you're after, so give it 5 minutes to come up slightly.
  • Don't assemble this more than 10 minutes before serving, because the fruit starts to release its juice and everything gets a little sad and soggy.
03 -
  • Use the best olive oil and balsamic glaze you can find—these simple components are doing all the heavy lifting, so they need to be ingredients you'd genuinely enjoy on their own.
  • Let your burrata sit at room temperature for just a few minutes before serving so the interior stays creamy and almost sauce-like around the fruit and greens.
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