Description
Juicy plums, creamy burrata, and crispy spiced almonds come together in this vibrant summer salad that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. A quick and elegant dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe plums, thinly sliced
- 2 balls burrata cheese (about 4 oz each)
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced almonds, paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt to the dry skillet. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Lay mixed greens on a large serving platter or plate.
- Arrange sliced plums over the greens, then tear and add the burrata cheese on top.
- Sprinkle toasted spiced almonds over the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and honey. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe plums for clean slicing and best texture.
- Toast almonds just until golden and fragrant to avoid burning.
- Let burrata sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for optimal creaminess.
- Assemble just before serving to keep greens crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: plum salad, burrata salad, summer salad, spiced almonds, easy salad recipe