Summer Cherry and Burrata Salad
This Summer Cherry and Burrata Salad with a Hot Honey Dressing hits on all the notes. Sweet, savory, a little spicy, creamy from the burrata, crunchy and herby. It’s irresistible and perfect for any summer occasion.
Summer produce is my favorite!! Dark red, juicy cherries are unbeatable, and I look forward to them every year. Fruits that are only available in season feel so special!
This is not your average salad recipe. It’s complex in flavor yet incredibly easy to put together. Perfect for a wine and cheese night, dinner al fresco, or to bring to a potluck.
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Ingredients
- Red Cherries: Sweet and juicy, these cherries add a burst of flavor and vibrant color.
- Burrata: A creamy cheese with a soft, milky center that pairs beautifully with fruits and greens.
- Bresaola: A lean, air-dried cured beef that adds a rich, savory taste that compliments the summer cherries beautifully in this salad.
- Arugula: A peppery, leafy green that serves as the salad base.
- Pistachios: Crunchy and nutty, they add texture and a buttery taste.
- Mint or basil: Fresh herbs that provide a refreshing and aromatic note.
- Hot honey salad dressing: A sweet and spicy dressing that ties all the flavors together (olive oil, honey, chili oil, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and salt).
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions for Summer Cherry and Burrata Salad
- Make the dressing: Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Whisk vigorously for about one minute until the dressing emulsifies and thickens to a silky, uniform texture.
- Dress the greens: Place the arugula in a large salad bowl. Pour about half of the salad dressing over the arugula and toss until evenly coated.
- Top the salad: Add the cherries and mint to the salad. Break the ball of burrata into 8-10 pieces using your hands or a knife, and distribute them evenly over the arugula. Fold the bresaola slices over twice and tuck them next to the burrata and cherries. Alternatively, you can slice the bresaola and sprinkle it on top. Drizzle the remaining hot honey dressing over the salad and serve.
How To Pit Cherries
There are three easy ways to pit cherries, only one of which requires a special device (which I don’t have!).
- Slice the cherry in half, around the pit. Use your fingers to remove the pit. (My preferred method)
- Use a metal straw to push the pit out. Simply place the cherry step side up on a cutting board. Holding it down with one hand, use the other hand to poke a metal straw down the top, over the stem hole. Pull the cherry up the straw until the pit is poked out. Slice the cherry in half.
- Use a cherry pitter to pop the pit out, then slice the cherry in half.
Substitutions and Variations
The best part about salads is that there are no rules!! You can make it your own and if you know your tastes and like to experiment then you can’t go wrong. Here are some ideas:
- Tomatoes – add cherry tomatoes to this summer salad, just slice them in half
- Nuts – this recipe calls for pistachios, but toasted sliced almonds or even hazelnuts would be nice too
- Fruits – cherries are a stone fruit, and I feel like all stone fruit go well together! Add sliced plums, peaches, nectarines, or apricots to this salad
- Cheese – I like the creaminess of burrata, but goat cheese, feta cheese, or mozzarella balls could also be nice!
- Meat – Instead of bresaola, you can add any other salty cured meat. You can also leave this out if you are vegetarian.
Storage
This salad is best enjoyed right away. Store leftovers of this summer cherry and burrata salad in the fridge for up to 3 days, and leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Other recipes with fruit
- Zucchini Strawberry Bread
- Double Chocolate Raspberry Blondies
- Flourless Chocolate Cherry Cake
- Chocolate-filled Berry Neapolitan Cookies
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Summer Cherry and Burrata Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 lb red Cherries pitted and halved
- 1 ball Burrata
- 2 oz bresola
- 5 oz Arugula
- ½ cup pistachios
- ½ cup Mint or basil
Hot Honey Dressing
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon chili oil
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Whisk vigorously for about one minute until the dressing emulsifies and thickens to a silky, uniform texture.
- Dress the greens: Place the arugula in a large salad bowl. Pour about half of the salad dressing over the arugula and toss until evenly coated.
- Top the salad: Add the cherries and mint to the salad. Break the ball of burrata into 8-10 pieces using your hands or a knife, and distribute them evenly over the arugula. Fold the bresaola slices over twice and tuck them next to the burrata and cherries. Alternatively, you can slice the bresaola and sprinkle it on top. Drizzle the remaining hot honey dressing over the salad and serve.
