Description
This vibrant Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts and Honey-Balsamic Dressing is a delightful combination of earthy beets, creamy Burrata cheese, crunchy pine nuts, and a sweet-tangy dressing. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will impress your guests or make a delicious and nutritious meal for yourself.
Ingredients
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Balsamic Dressing:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or more, to taste
Salad ingredients:
- 1.5 lb red and golden beets cooked, peeled, diced into small cubes
- 8 oz Burrata cheese
- 1/3 cup pine nuts toasted
- fresh basil leaves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Salad Dressing: Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey in a small mason jar. Whisk with the fork until emulsified. Add more honey if you like a sweeter dressing.
- Salad assembly: This recipe uses cooked beets. Arrange beets, Burrata cheese, basil, and pine nuts in individual bowls or a platter. Drizzle with balsamic dressing and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Cook red and golden beets separately to prevent color mixing.
- Pre-cook beets 1-3 days in advance for convenience.
- Watch pine nuts closely when toasting as they can burn quickly.