Watermelon Burrata Salad
This watermelon salad recipe is perfect for summer! Try our fresh Watermelon Burrata Salad with kalamata olives, almonds, cucumber, and basil.Substitutions for ingredients include fresh mint leaves, Thai basil, English cucumber, thinly sliced zucchini, pickled red onion, toasted walnuts, fresh mozzarella slices, and cantaloupe or honeydew melon.
Ingredients
- ½ small watermelon, cut into 1” thick triangles
- 2 burrata cheese balls
- 1 Persian cucumber, cut into bite-size pieces
- ⅓ c kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ⅓ c toasted slivered almonds
- Honey to drizzle
- Olive oil to drizzle
- Salt to season
- 16 basil leaves
Instructions
- Arrange the watermelon, and burrata first, followed by the cucumber, kalamata olives, almonds, honey, olive oil, salt and finish with basil leaves.
- To serve, cut each burrata open and season well with salt and olive oil to heighten its flavor.
- Serve chilled alongside grilled meats and fresh bread.
Notes
Reposted from June 2022.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 241kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Cholesterol: 0.4mg, Sodium: 182mg, Potassium: 726mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 36g, Vitamin A: 3348IU, Vitamin C: 46mg, Calcium: 77mg, Iron: 2mg