Strawberry salad, burrata and honey croutons

Salade de fraises, burrata et croûtons au miel

Servings: 4

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml (3 tbsp) butter
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) honey
  • 8 slices of bread (baguette or rustic bread)
  • 1 L (4 cups) fresh strawberries, halved or quartered
  • 1 French shallot, finely chopped
  • 500 ml (2 cups) Brussels sprouts, finely chopped
  • 4 green asparagus spears, cut into ribbons, with a peeler
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) pistachios or other nuts, roasted and crushed
  • 1 whole burrata (about 200 g)

Basil vinaigrette (mixed)

  • 90 ml (6 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
  • 45 ml (3 tbsp) white balsamic vinegar
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) red wine vinegar
  • 1 small clove of garlic
  • 45 ml (3 tbsp) fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. In a tall container, using a hand blender, blend the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, garlic, and basil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set this dressing aside.
  2. In a hot skillet, melt the butter and honey, then add the bread slices and toast them on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, chopped shallot, Brussels sprouts, asparagus ribbons, and toasted walnuts. Add about 3/4 of the dressing and toss gently.
  4. Transfer the salad to a large serving platter.
  5. In the center, place the whole burrata, drizzle with a little of the remaining vinaigrette and season generously with pepper.
  6. Arrange the croutons around, then slice the burrata when serving.
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