Valentina Ablaev
This burrata beet salad is a luxurious dish jam-packed with flavor. Tender beets, cheesy burrata, and crisp walnuts on a bed of greens. Tossed with a simple homemade dressing, this beet salad recipe is perfect for lunch, entertaining, or a beautiful side dish to accompany any meal.
A roasted beet salad that is so simple to put together and makes a beautiful statement. The bright colors make for the perfect side dish at the table, and it has no lack of flavor. If you’re a fan of all things beets, then you don’t want to skip this salad!
Summer Salads
As the weather warms up, nothing beats a fun and colorful salad! Our grilled chicken saladis always a go-to because it’s filling and delicious. Our roasted butternut squash salad is another fan favorite, packed with fun ingredients and making for a refreshing meal.
What Is Beet Salad?
This beet salad is a simple combination of cooked beets and a variety of fresh ingredients. Leafy greens complement the beets perfectly, and the crunch of the walnuts adds texture to every bite. The finishing touch is fresh burrata that truly makes this a beet salad worth making.
Why You’ll Love This Salad Recipe
- Prep in advance. These ingredients are great for assembling this salad in advance (minus the dressing) and storing it in the fridge before serving.
- Beautiful presentation. The bright purple beets in a bed of greens, with pops of burrata, make for a salad that looks as good as it tastes!
- Unique. This is a salad like no other, from the combination of flavors to the texture, and so appealing.
Ingredients for Beet Salad with Burrata
- Beets – Cook your beets using your favorite method. Roasted beets have a great flavor, while boiling is the easiest option.
- Greens – Use your favorite leafy greens for this salad. A spring mix, arugula, spinach, or romaine all make great options.
- Walnuts – The crunch of the walnuts is a must in this salad. Use roasted walnuts or candied walnuts for a sweet crunch. I really like the flavor that candied walnuts give.
- Burrata – Balls of burrata add a great flavor and texture to this salad.
Swap burrata: Don’t love burrata? Use goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, or your favorite soft cheese in this salad. - Fresh basil – A touch of fresh herbs brings a vibrant flavor to this salad.
- Dressing – A homemade dressing made with an olive oil base, along with lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, and fresh garlic.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Prep Beets?
To prepare the beets for cooking, you’ll want to cut off the stems of each beet. Scrub the beets and rinse them with water to remove all the dirt.
What is the Best Way to Cook Beets?
There are 3 easy methods for preparing beets:
- Oven method.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and wrap each beet in aluminum foil.
- Add the wrapped beets to a baking sheet.
- Roast about 40-45 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Boil method.
- Place the cleaned beets into a large pot and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil on medium/high heat.
- Reduce the heat and cook for about 40-45 minutes, depending on the size of the beets. You’ll know they are done when they are piercable with a knife.
- Remove the beats from the pot and add them to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Instant pot.
- Add the instant pot rack to the pot. Place the cleaned beets in the Instant Pot and fill with water, covering them completely.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes on high pressure until you can pierce them easily, and the beets have reached the desired tenderness. Release the pressure, then remove the beets with tongs. Allow them to cool completely.
Expert Tips:
- Add protein. Make this salad extra hearty and filling with pan-seared chicken breast on top.
- Pick your greens. Your favorite greens will work great for the base of this salad! Dark leafy greens like spring mix, arugula, and spinach work best in this salad!
How to Make Beet Burrata Salad
Simple step-by-step instructions for a beet-and-burrata salad.
- Cook beets. Roast or boil the beets using your favorite method and set aside to cool. Once cool, use a small knife to remove any remaining pieces of skin.
- Make dressing. Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients in a mason jar.
- Assemble. Add the greens to the base of the salad. Slice or cut beets into strands and lay out over the salad.
- Garnish. Top the salad with the walnuts. Cut burrata into 4-6 pieces and distribute over the salad. Garnish with fresh basil.
- Combine. Drizzle the salad with the dressing, and enjoy!
FAQs
This recipe doesn’t require peeling the beets because you scrub them before boiling.
To prepare this salad in advance, cook the beets a day before assembling the salad.
Burrata, goat cheese, and feta are all great options.
Yes! Beets are rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, making them a great addition to any meal.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Have leftover salad? No problem! Store the salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for 1-2 days.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing this salad as it doesn’t thaw properly.
More Salad Recipes
If you enjoyed this burrata beet salad recipe, be sure to try our other easy salad recipes; here are some of our favorites:
Salad- Chicken
- Chicken
- Greens
- Salad
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Roasted Beet Burrata Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bunch red beets boiled or roasted
- 3 cups packed greens *favorite
- 3/4 cup walnuts or candied walnuts
- 2 large burrata balls
- Fresh basil or mint, 2 Tbsp chopped, optional
Dressing –
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook beets: Roast or boil the beets using your favorite method. Set aside to cool. Once cool, use a small knife to remove any remaining pieces of skin.
- Make dressing: Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients.
- Assemble: Add the greens to the base of the salad. Slice or cut beets into strands and lay out over the salad. Add the walnuts. Cut burrata into 4-6 pieces and distribute over the salad. Add fresh basil.
- Combine: Drizzle with the dressing.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Notes
- Greens: Use your favorite greens or combination. Spring mix, romaine, arugula, or a combination of greens.
- Protein: Top your salad with cooked chicken or salmon to bulk it up and make it a complete meal.
- Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 2 days.
