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Creamy burrata cheese with salty prosciutto, fresh Parmesan, lemon, and crisp arugula, all seasoned with sea salt, pepper, and drizzled olive oil… that’s our incredible Arugula Burrata Salad Recipe!
The best part is that this dish is a perfect burrata appetizer or a delicious salad with so much flavor!
This simple arugula salad is my favorite appetizer recipe of all time. I make it for my family as often as I can and love to serve it at parties. You just can’t go wrong with a burrata appetizer!
There is just something about a fresh and simple dish made with great ingredients. It’s an amazingly creamy cheese to pair with flavors like prosciutto and arugula, and I love the lemon dressing.
You can serve this dish as an appetizer with warm crusty bread, or as a big salad over even more arugula and sliced tomatoes.
What is burrata?
Burrata (Italian for “buttery”) is a soft cheese that’s similar to mozzarella in how it looks, but with a completely different taste and texture.
It has a smooth, pillowy white skin similar to mozzarella, but is so creamy inside. It literally oozes out when you slice it open!
How to Serve Burrata as an Appetizer
Burrata cheese should be eaten fresh and at room temperature. It pairs well with flavors like olive oil, lemon, and salt. You can serve it on its own, but I like to serve it with a simple arugula salad and prosciutto.
It makes for a beautiful presentation when entertaining and is a beautiful centerpiece when used in a charcuterie board. The beautiful colors of green pink and white with a pop of yellow from the lemon are just stunning.
Note for how to serve burrata: this cheese should always be served as fresh as possible. Always add a squeeze of lemon!
Is arugula good for you?
According to WebMD’s Health Benefits of Arugula, arugula is full of antioxidants and other helpful vitamins and minerals. Arugula is a leafy green, so it’s a great choice for making a healthy salad recipe at home!
My family and I love it for its strong, crisp taste. It pairs so well with salty prosciutto and creamy burrata cheese! For more ideas on how to use arugula, try adding it to a sandwich in place of regular lettuce or top a flatbread pizza with it.
Arugula vs. Spinach
Arugula and spinach are both popular leafy greens, but what makes arugula such a perfect choice for this burrata salad recipe is its slightly bitter taste and crisp texture.
Spinach is a softer green, and perfect for sauteeing (try our sauteed spinach!). My family and I prefer arugula for a recipe like this.
Do you have to cook prosciutto?
No, you don’t! Prosciutto is a deli meat and is delicious served cold and sliced thinly with dishes like this. It’s a great snacking meat for charcuterie boards and appetizers.
If you’re not sure what to do with prosciutto, try this recipe and try crisping it up in a pan and mixing it into creamy pasta for a prosciutto carbonara. Delicious!
How to pronounce prosciutto: pruh-shoo-tow
Arugula Salad Tips
- Simple seasoning works best. I use maldon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Perfection!
- If you can get your hands on Maldon salt, it is so worth it. It’s amazing in this dish!
- Make sure your arugula is fresh. Crisp arugula is the best!
- Always use good quality extra virgin olive oil. It makes a huge difference in flavor!
- Bring your burrata to room temperature. This cheese should always be served room temperature.
Try to get the freshest burrata possible. It does not last long, so try to use it as soon as you can.
Burrata Recipes
I love serving this as a burrata appetizer with some crusty bread. It always impresses our guests and is a true family favorite.
It is also so great as a salad. I will add lots of arugula in the deep salad bowl and add additional veggies, like tomatoes and olives. I will tear off pieces of burrata and add it to the salad, dice the prosciutto, and top them with shaved parmesan. Olive oil and lemon juice with fresh ground pepper and Maldon salt is all that is needed for the dressing.
Another delicious option is a burrata Caprese tomato salad! Make your traditional Caprese salad but substitute burrata for the fresh mozzarella cheese. Delicious!
Lemon Dressing for Burrata Arugula Salad
You can mix your own lemon vinaigrette for this simple arugula salad, but I personally like to just squeeze a bit of lemon juice on with the olive oil and seasoning. Fresh lemon and a good quality extra virgin olive oil make the most amazing lemon dressing!
Easy Appetizer Recipes
- Orange and Fennel Salad
- Baked Brie with Crescent Rolls
- Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad
- Easy Air Fryer Mushrooms
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Arugula Burrata Salad Recipe
Equipment
- None
Ingredients
- ½ lemon for juicing
- 6 oz. prosciutto approx.
- ½ bag arugula
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan
- sprinkle sea salt
- sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper
- 1-2 fresh burrata cheese
- drizzle olive oil
Instructions
- Rest arugula on a serving platter or plate.
- Lay your prosciutto over the arugula in ribbons.
- Add the burrata cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Squeeze half a lemon over the top. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Add shaved Parmesan. Serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use the freshest burrata cheese possible.
- Simple seasoning works best. I use maldon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Perfection!
- Make sure your arugula is fresh. Crisp arugula is the best!
- Always use good quality extra virgin olive oil. It makes a huge difference in flavor!
- Bring your burrata to room temperature. This cheese should always be served room temperature.
Let us know what you think or ask a question about the recipe!