Asparagus Ribbon Salad with Beets & Burrata – with VIDEO
Posted: 05/18/2015
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This asparagus ribbon salad with beets and burrata doesn’t have a long list of ingredients – they are not necessary when the ingredients are this flavorful and fresh!
Summer – the season of delicious salads. For me, salad season is year round. I love salads. I love that they can complete a meal or BE a meal. I love the flexibility and endless possibilities they offer.
This asparagus ribbon salad is the crown jewel of all salads. She’s a classy gal. She’s not only beautiful but she has depth and character. She is certainly is a head-turner.
A long list of ingredients isn’t needed when that list includes asparagus, beets and burrata.
If you’re not familiar with burrata, you need to head on over to your grocery list and add it to the items you want to purchase. It’s solid fresh mozzarella on the outside, but when you break it open, you find a mixture of mozzarella and cream. It has a soft texture that’s perfect for this salad everything. The creamy center of the burrata mixes with the asparagus ribbons and the beets.
You hardly need dressing but I like to use one of my favorites – a combination of vinegar, olive oil (of course), Dijon and honey. It’s the perfect combo of sweet and tangy. If you don’t feel like messing with a vinaigrette (but it is really easy), this salad would be perfectly tasty with a splash of vinegar and oil with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Do you know what you’re having for lunch yet? I can think of one thing that’s sounding pretty great.
PS: If you need it, I have a tutorial on how to roast beets. Don’t forget to watch the video for this recipe.
Make this Asparagus Ribbon Salad today!
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This asparagus ribbon salad with beets and burrata doesn’t have a long list of ingredients – they are not necessary when the ingredients are this flavorful and fresh!
Ingredients
- 8 thick stalks of asparagus, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small beet, roasted, peeled and sliced or cut into chunks
- 1-2 ounces burrata, torn into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- To cut the asparagus into ribbons, hold by the base. Starting about 1-inch from base and moving the peeler away from you, run the vegetable peeler towards the tip of the asparagus. Pile asparagus onto a serving dish.
- In a small measuring cup, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and honey. Taste and add desired salt and pepper. Mix until combined and then pour over asparagus ribbons and toss to coat.
- Add beets and burrata to salad. If desired, drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can easily triple, quadruple, etc. this salad to accommodate larger groups.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1salad, Calories: 258kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 735mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Husband’s take: He hasn’t tried this yet!
Changes I would make: None at all!
Difficulty: Pretty easy!
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Jennica Basler says
I made this tonight and it is amazing!!! I’m always looking for a new salad and this is such a unique delicious one! I’ve never had burrata, but now I’m in love.
Rachel Gurk says
I’m so happy to hear you liked this salad! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment! :)
I’m in love with burrata too. ;)
Josephine says
I’d love to try making this salad, however, I’m not sure I can procure burrata. Can you recommend any other soft cheese to substitute, like goat cheese? thank you.
Rachel Gurk says
Fresh mozzarella would be the closest to burrata, but goat cheese would also taste great on this salad!
Deborah says
This salad is perfection! I LOVE burrata!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
I love this elegant and gorgeous salad! I can’t get enough of asparagus lately and it sounds amazing with the beets and burrata!
Nicole says
I love beets and burrata. This salad is just gorgeous!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
I’m quite the salad lover myself and this is one gorgeous, classy, and delicious looking salad! I can’t wait to try it!
Sandy @ RE says
Rachel, this is the perfect salad or even appetizer! Love how fresh it is with the asparagus ribbons and fresh beets. Yumm!
Malinda @countrysidecravings says
Never heard of burrata, but it sounds dreamy!!I love asparagus and beets and this salad looks so pretty with those colors!!
denise says
haven’t had burrata, but this sounds good
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Asparagus is the best. This looks so good!
Jennie @onesweetmess says
You’re right, I need to get on the burrata bandwagon. This salad looks amazing. Pinned.
Liz says
Oh, Burrata!!! LOVE it! And I also adore EVERYTHING about this slad!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I just recently tried both burrata and asparagus ribbons…and now that is pretty much all I want to eat forever…they are SO good! This classy act of a salad needs to be my dinner tonight! Pinned!