Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Burrata & Beet Salad
- Prep time
- 25 minutes PT25M
- Cook time
- 30–40 minutes PT40M
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
Fresh burrata complements the vibrant flavors of earthy beets, peppery arugula, and sweet, spiced walnuts in this sensational salad.
Ingredients
Spiced Walnuts:
- 3 cups California walnuts3 cups California walnuts 3 cups California walnuts
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon walnut oil½ teaspoon walnut oil ½ teaspoon walnut oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Burrata & Beet Salad:
- 8 ounces red beets8 ounces red beets 8 ounces red beets
- 8 ounces gold beets8 ounces gold beets 8 ounces gold beets
- ¼ cup vegetable oil¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 4 slices prosciutto, julienned4 slices prosciutto, julienned 4 slices prosciutto, julienned
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano1 tablespoon chopped oregano 1 tablespoon chopped oregano
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt, to taste Kosher salt, to taste Kosher salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste Cracked black pepper, to taste Cracked black pepper, to taste
- ¼ red onion, sliced into thin rings¼ red onion, sliced into thin rings ¼ red onion, sliced into thin rings
- 2 ounces arugula2 ounces arugula 2 ounces arugula
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 balls of burrata (2 ounces each)2 balls of burrata (2 ounces each) 2 balls of burrata (2 ounces each)
Preparation
For the spiced walnuts, toast all of the spices excluding the brown sugar in a dry pan over medium-low heat until aromatic. Set aside. Toast the walnuts in the pan until aromatic and then toss in the oil and brown sugar to coat. Toss in the spices and stir to completely coat them, then set aside.
For the salad, cook beets in simmering water until tender, then remove from water. Using a clean towel, rub the beets to remove the peels, then chill.
Heat vegetable oil and prosciutto in a small sauce pot on medium heat. Cook until prosciutto is browned and crispy. Drain oil and place prosciutto on a paper towel to drain.
Cut beets into bite-sized wedges. Toss beets with oregano, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes, then arrange beets on a serving dish.
Add the red onion and arugula. Mix together the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Pour vinaigrette over the salad. Garnish with walnuts and prosciutto.
Cut burrata in half, and place cut-side up in the middle of the salad. Season with salt and pepper.