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Italian Herb-Infused Burrata Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Name: Italian Herb-Infused Burrata Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Burrata cheese balls, 2 balls; Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and radicchio), 4 cups; Cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cup; Sliced red onions, 1/4 cup; Fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup; Extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup; Chopped fresh oregano, 1 tablespoon; Chopped fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup; Honey, 1 tablespoon

This salad combines the rich creaminess of burrata with fresh Italian herbs and a sweet balsamic reduction, making it a delightful appetizer or a light main course.

4.2(596 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 11, 2025

Italian Herb-Infused Burrata Salad with Balsamic Reduction — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Salad

For the Herb Infusion

For the Balsamic Reduction

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 362 kcal
Protein: 10.6 g
Carbs: 13.4 g
Fat: 30.3 g
Fiber: 1.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1449 kcal
Protein: 42.2 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Fat: 121 g
Fiber: 7.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Burrata cheese balls 2 balls	600	36	4	48	0
Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and radicchio) 4 cups	40	3	7	1	4
Cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup	30	2	7	0	2
Sliced red onions 1/4 cup	12	0.3	3	0	0.5
Fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup	640	0	0	72	0
Chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon	2	0.1	0.4	0	0.3
Chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon	3	0.1	0.5	0	0.3
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper to taste	1	0	0.3	0	0.1
Balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup	56	0.5	14	0	0
Honey 1 tablespoon	64	0.1	17	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Burrata

1
Mix the Herb Infusion
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, chopped oregano, and thyme.
2
Season
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Marinate Burrata
Gently coat the burrata balls with the herb mixture and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Tip: Do not over-marinate the burrata to prevent it from losing its creamy texture.

Preparing the Salad Base

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onions.
2
Toss
Gently toss to combine, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
3
Add Basil
Tear in the fresh basil leaves for added aroma and flavor.

How to Make Italian Herb-Infused Burrata Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer the Reduction
In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat.
2
Reduce the Mixture
Allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool.
3
Combine and Serve
Arrange the marinated burrata over the salad base and drizzle with the balsamic reduction just before serving.