This burrata salad recipe is my go-to summer salad. Spring mix is topped with homemade croutons, veggies, herbs & a drizzle of homemade dressing for a fresh and delicious, show-stopping salad!
Cut French bread into ½ to 1“ cubes (about half a loaf of French bread), or tear it into bite-size pieces for a more rustic look.
Drizzle with olive oil, stir to combine.
Combine sea salt and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Sprinkle half the salt mixture over the oiled bread and stir. Then, sprinkle the remaining salt mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
Spread the seasoned bread cubes in one layer on a greased baking sheet.
Bake 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the bread is toasted but still slightly soft (or longer if you prefer crunchier croutons)/
Set aside to cool.
Make the Dressing
Put all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside but do not chill.
Assemble & Serve
Place spring mix in a serving bowl.
Arrange tomatoes and burrata cheese on top of the spring mix.
Add croutons, green onions, fresh basil and avocado.
Sprinkle sea salt and fresh black pepper on top of each burrata cheese round.
Drizzle with your desired amount of dressing, or serve dressing on the side.
Serve immediately.
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Ingredient Notes
French bread. Use your favorite bread - sourdough, Italian, etc. I have an entire post on how to make homemade croutons that's worth checking out if you need more guidance!
Olive oil. avocado oil is a good substitute.
Balsamic vinegar.High quality balsamic vinegar should thick and naturally sweet. It should not be thin, watery, or sour-tasting. (this is my all-time favorite balsamic vinegar).
Mustard. Any mustard variety works well in this recipe - dijon, honey mustard, yellow, etc.
Honey. Maple syrup can be used in place of honey for another delicious variety!
Greens: Spring mix is the best - but you can use your favorite greens such as: arugula, Romaine, baby spinach, butter lettuce, kale, etc.
Green onions - I've made this countless times times posting this recipe and always add green onions, although they aren't pictured they are so good!
Salad Add-ins. You can include your favorite vegetables or salad fixing like fresh corn, bacon, etc.
To Prepare in AdvanceYou can assemble the entire salad up to 1 hour in advance - except for the avocado and dressing.Then when you are ready to serve, add the avocado and dressing.StoreLeftovers keep relatively well for a day or two, especially if you choose not to dress the salad all at once (let people individually dress their own portions).