Are you looking for a sweet summer salad that you can make with fresh strawberries? Well then you are in the right place! This recipe for strawberry caprese with burrata is perfect for warm summer days when fresh berries are in season. This salad is made with fresh strawberries, creamy burrata cheese, and a sweet honey balsamic dressing that ties all of the flavors together.

The best thing about this salad is that it is so easy to make! All you have to do is combine a few common household ingredients to make the honey balsamic dressing, slice a few of the fresh ingredients, and assemble the salad.

What is in a strawberry caprese salad?

What is in a strawberry caprese salad? Here are all the ingredients you need to make this strawberry caprese salad with burrata.

Strawberries. The first ingredient you need to make this strawberry caprese salad with burrata is strawberries. You will need fresh strawberries to make this recipe. Frozen strawberries will not work here.
Burrata. The next ingredient you need to make this strawberry salad is burrata cheese. We do not recommend substituting the burrata cheese with any other type of cheese. The milky texture and flavor of burrata cheese perfectly complement the sweetness of the strawberries. There is a reason that strawberries and cream is such a famous duo!
Basil. In addition to strawberries and burrata, you will also need basil to make this strawberry caprese salad. Specifically, you will need fresh basil.
Arugula. You will also need some arugula to make this strawberry burrata salad. The slight bitterness of the arugula serves as a nice contrast to the sweetness of the strawberries and the creaminess of the burrata cheese.
Honey balsamic dressing. The final ingredient that you need to make this strawberry caprese salad is the honey balsamic dressing. In the following section, we will show you how to make a honey balsamic dressing from a few common household ingredients.

What is in the honey balsamic dressing?

What is in the honey balsamic dressing that is used on this strawberry caprese salad? Here are all the ingredients that are used in the honey balsamic dressing.

Balsamic vinegar. The first ingredient you need to make the honey balsamic dressing for this strawberry caprese salad is balsamic vinegar.
Honey. The next ingredient you need to make the honey balsamic dressing is honey. For best results, we recommend using a high quality honey that is not heavily processed. We like to use Nature Nate’s honey to make this dressing.
Olive oil. Olive oil is the main fat that is used in this honey balsamic dressing. You should use a smooth, buttery olive oil to make this dressing. We use California Olive Ranch olive oil and it is our absolute favorite.
Salt & pepper. Finally, you will need some salt and pepper to finish the dressing off.

A strawberry caprese salad with burrata cheese and honey balsamic dressing.

How to make a strawberry caprese salad

How do you make a strawberry caprese salad? Here are all the steps you need to take to make this strawberry caprese salad with burrata.

Slice the strawberries. The first step in making this strawberry caprese salad is to slice the strawberries into slices that are about half a centimeter thick.
Slice the basil. After you slice the strawberries, it is time to slice the basil. The basil should be sliced into long, thin strips so that it can be distributed evenly throughout the salad.
Combine the ingredients for the salad. After you slice all of the ingredients that need to be sliced, it is time to start assembling the salad. Lay a bed of arugula in a large bowl and mix the basil in with the arugula. After that, add the strawberries and burrata on top of the bed of greens.
Combine the ingredients for the dressing. Once the salad has been assembled, it is time to make the honey balsamic dressing that will go on the salad. Combine all of the ingredients for the honey balsamic dressing in a small bowl and mix them to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad. Finally, it is time to drizzle the honey balsamic dressing over the salad to finish off the salad.

How to store a strawberry caprese salad

How do you store this strawberry caprese salad? For best results, we recommend waiting to assemble this salad until you are ready to eat it. The moisture from the strawberries, burrata, and honey balsamic dressing may wilt the arugula if all of the ingredients are combined and stored together.

It is okay to assemble the salad a few hours before you plan to eat it, but we do not recommend storing the fully assembled salad for much longer than that. If you do plan to assemble the salad ahead of time, we recommend waiting until you are about to eat the salad to add the dressing.

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