Citrus and Burrata Fennel Salad
Citrus and Burrata Fennel Salad is a refreshing, elegant salad featuring creamy burrata cheese, crisp shaved fennel, and juicy citrus slices, perfect as a light starter or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 ball burrata cheese (about 4 oz)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh mint or basil leaves, torn
- Optional: 1 tbsp toasted pistachios or almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange orange and grapefruit slices on a serving platter or shallow bowl.
- Top with thinly sliced fennel.
- Tear the burrata and gently place it over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and toasted nuts if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for ultra-thin fennel slices.
- Blood oranges or cara cara oranges can add color and variety.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Best assembled just before serving to maintain texture and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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