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Burrata, Fennel & Mandarin Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and elegant Burrata, Fennel & Mandarin Salad that combines the creamy richness of burrata cheese with the crisp, slightly sweet crunch of thinly sliced fennel and the bright citrus notes of fresh mandarins. Finished with a zesty mandarin vinaigrette and garnished with chive blossoms and fennel fronds, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or an impressive starter.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 fennel bulb (with fronds attached)
  • 4 mandarins
  • 6 ounces fresh burrata
  • 5 chive blossoms for garnish (optional)
  • Zest of 1 mandarin

Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup mandarin juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the mandarin juice, mandarin zest, olive oil, honey, and sherry vinegar until well combined. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting the balance of sweet and tangy flavors as needed.
  2. Prepare the fennel: Trim the fennel fronds from the bulb and set them aside for garnish. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice the fennel bulb very thinly — about the thickness of a quarter — to create delicate, crisp slices that will provide a refreshing texture in the salad.
  3. Assemble the salad: Arrange the thinly sliced fennel and peeled mandarin segments on a serving plate in an even layer. Place the whole burrata cheese ball in the center of the plate, allowing its creamy texture to be the centerpiece of the dish.
  4. Dress the salad and garnish: Drizzle the prepared mandarin vinaigrette evenly over the fennel and mandarins. Garnish the salad with the reserved fennel fronds and chive blossoms for a lovely visual and subtle aromatic touch. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.

Notes

  • Use a mandoline for uniformly thin fennel slices, ensuring a pleasant crunch.
  • Chive blossoms are optional but add a mild onion flavor and a beautiful garnish.
  • For extra texture, consider adding toasted nuts like pistachios or almonds.
  • This salad is best served fresh as the fennel can lose its crispness over time.
  • Adjust sweetness and acidity in the vinaigrette according to taste, especially if your mandarins vary in sweetness.

Keywords: burrata salad, fennel salad, mandarin salad, Mediterranean salad, fresh cheese salad, citrus vinaigrette

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