Tomato and Mango Burrata Salad with Cumin & Basil Vinaigrette and Coriander Seeds
Treat your tastebuds to our creamy burrata salad with sweet mango slices, cumin, and basil vinaigrette topped with fragrant coriander seeds.
Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Total Time 52 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Indian, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 305 kcal
Burrata Salad
- 8 oz. burrata cheese
- 1 ripe mango wedges
- 4 ripe Campari tomatoes wedges
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp coriander seeds garnish
Basil and Cumin Vinaigrette
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 7 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- ground pepper
Pickled Shallots
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp brown mustard seeds
1. Clean and Cut the Vegetables
Clean arugula, spinach, and basil leaves. Set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the shallot and the garlic. Set aside.
Peel and slice the mango into wedges. Slice the ripe tomatoes into wedges. Set aside.
Remove the burrata from the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
2. Pickle the Shallots
Combine water, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, brown mustard seeds, and coriander seeds in a saucepan and place it on the stovetop at medium-high heat.
Boil it for 5 minutes or until sugar and salt dissolve.
Place the shallots into a mixing bowl.
Remove the saucepan from the stovetop and pour pickling liquid into the mixing bowl of shallots.
Allow them to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Make the Basil Vinaigrette
Place a pan on the stovetop at medium-low heat. Add one teaspoon of olive oil and allow it to heat.
Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until soft and fragrant.
Add basil leaves, cooked garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and ground cumin to a food processor. Grind well.
Season with salt and pepper and set aside at room temperature.
4. Toss the Greens and Grind the Coriander Seeds
Toss the spinach and arugula in olive oil, two teaspoons of the pickling liquid, salt, and pepper.
Add the coriander seeds to a food processor and pulse them a few times to break down the seeds.
5. Dress the Platter
Create a bed of tossed spinach and arugula leaves on a large serving platter.
Arrange the ball(s) of burrata cheese in the center of the platter.
Add mango wedges, tomato wedges, and pickled shallots to the platter.
Drizzle with olive oil, basil vinaigrette, salt, and pepper.
Garnish with coriander seeds and basil leaves.
Serve and enjoy.
Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 452mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3204IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 362mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy, fresh, tasty, vegetarian