Jul 14 2026

Burrata And Melon Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Pickled plums, goat cheese, endive, arugula, pecans, basil vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Basil Vinaigrette

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare the Melon

    Cut the melon into bite-sized cubes or wedges and set aside.

  2. 2

    Slice the Pickled Plums

    Slice the pickled plums into thin wedges and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Endive

    Remove the leaves from the endive heads and wash them gently. Pat dry and set aside.

  4. 4

    Toast the Pecans

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Stir occasionally to avoid burning. Remove from heat and let cool.

Basil Vinaigrette

  1. 5

    Make the Vinaigrette

    In a blender, combine the fresh basil leaves, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 6

    Plate the Salad

    On a large serving platter, arrange the endive leaves as a base. Top with arugula, followed by the melon cubes, pickled plum slices, and crumbled goat cheese.

  2. 7

    Add Burrata

    Place the burrata cheese in the center of the salad. Drizzle with basil vinaigrette and sprinkle the toasted pecans on top.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately, allowing guests to scoop portions of burrata and salad together. Enjoy!

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