Burrata Salad with Apples and Honey

Name: Burrata Salad with Apples and Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces arugula; 1 Granny Smith apple (thinly sliced); ¼ cup walnuts (roughly chopped); 6 ounces burrata cheese (1 ball); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon honey

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This delicious burrata salad with apples and honey is the ultimate sweet & savory flavor combination, great as an appetizer or side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad is served over arugula and topped with a light vinaigrette and a drizzle of honey.

A salad that’s simple enough to whip up quickly, but fancy enough to serve to guests. Great for a small dinner party, for a picnic, or just enjoy as a light lunch.

Want more flavorful salad ideas? Try our crunchy Thai chickpea salad, our refreshing cranberry orzo salad, or our favorite fruit salad with honey lemon dressing.

a honey dipper drizzling honey over burrata cheese with apples and greens.

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It’s finally May and as the weather warms up here in New England we are all about the big, bright, and flavorful salads! This delicious sweet and savory burrata salad was inspired by a wonderful appetizer we had at Alta Strada – and I had to make a tasty, lighter version at home.

This recipe couldn’t be easier to make: prep your salad ingredients, slice the apples, add the burrata to the plate, mix a quick 5-minute vinaigrette, and top with walnuts and honey. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, and is a great meal starter for a small dinner party or summer gathering – or double it for a crowd!

Why This Recipe Works

It’s light, refreshing, creamy, and flavorful!
The sweet and salty combination make this salad irresistible.
Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe requires no cooking.
It’s easy to make ahead of time, so you only need 5 minutes to prep before serving.
Anyone can successfully make this dish following our step-by-step directions below.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

I love the creamy burrata cheese in this salad. It has a smooth firmer outside mozzarella shell, with inner creamy mozzarella cheese. When you cut into burrata, the creamy mozzarella spills out, making it a fun interactive cheese.

I used a Granny Smith apple, but you can use any variety you have on hand. In addition to the crisp texture and flavor of the apple, the tartness of the Granny Smith pairs well with the cheese and honey.

As a beekeeper, you know I love honey! We are always dipping (pun indented) into our honey stores, and it’s a great natural sweetener.

I add lightly toasted walnuts for a wonderful crunch and texture. They are a small addition, but add big flavor to this simple salad!

And finally I like serving this salad with a light vinaigrette made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and white wine vinegar, with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Additions and Substitutions

For a vegan version, you can use agave nectar or even maple syrup in place of the honey.

If you don’t have arugula, you can use a spring mix of greens or baby spinach instead.

While I prefer the tartness of Granny Smith apples, you can add your favorite apple variety. Jazz, cosmic crisp, and snap dragon apples are a few other favorites of mine that would work well in this salad.

For a nut-free version, skip the walnuts and use pepitas or sunflower seeds instead.

How To Make Burrata Salad

a plate with baby arugula, thinly sliced granny smith apple, and walnuts in a wreath formation.

Step 1: On a large plate, add the arugula, sliced apple, and the walnuts. I arranged mine in a circle to add the burrata in the middle.

lemon vinaigrette dressing in a bowl to make quinoa salad dressing with olive oil and vinegar.

Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

sweet and savory burrata salad with vinaigrette honey and apples with arugula and walnuts.

Step 3: Gently add the burrata to the salad plate, and pour the vinaigrette dressing evenly over the salad.

burrata with honey and apples on a bed of arugula greens with toasted walnuts.

Step 4: Drizzle honey over the burrata.

creamy burrata cheese on a plate with honey and arugula with sliced apples for a summer light elegant salad.

Step 5: Serve with extra black pepper if desired.

Recipe FAQs

What’s in this sweet & savory burrata salad?

This recipe is savory from the creamy, salty burrata cheese, the peppery arugula, and the toasted walnuts. It’s sweet from the sliced apples, the vinaigrette dressing, and the drizzle of honey.

Can I make burrata salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can prep parts of the salad ahead for easy assembly right before serving. Start by making the dressing ahead of time and storing it in an airtight container (I like a small half pint mason jar). It’s best to slice the apples and plate the burrata cheese just before serving to keep them fresh.

How to store leftovers

If possible store the burrata separately from the salad ingredients. Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat it within a day.

creamy honey burrata salad with apple and arugula with a sweet honey vinaigrette dressing.

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