Brighten Up a Wintery Day

Citrus season is the highlight of winter in my opinion. The bright flavors lift up your spirits on those cold wintery days!  This citrus salad with crispy shallots and burrata is the perfect starter for dinner or a refreshing salad for a snack!

It’s maybe a fault of mine, but I love adding burrata to meals. It genuinely can make (almost) every plate of food better and this salad is no exception. The oranges and grapefruit are so bright, the crispy shallots give a perfect spiced crunch, and the burrata creates a creamy sauce to top it all off.

Tips for a Successful Recipe

Thinking about making this citrus salad?  Here are a few tips to help make sure you’re successful:

1. When frying the shallots, watch the heat so they don’t get burnt. If when you add the shallots to the pan, they start to get brown immediately, turn the heat down to low and stir the shallots frequently so that they slowly turn golden brown.
2. This salad is best served immediately.  If preparing ahead of time, keep all components separate and plate right before servings to keep the components fresh.
3. If you like a little extra spice, sprinkle an extra bit of red pepper flakes on the salad before serving!

Recipe Details

Preparing this salad is so simple and comes together in a few minutes.  To prepare, first slice and measure your ingredients.  Slice the shallots, measure the oil and vinegar, and set out the citrus fruits and cheese.  Peel the oranges and grapefruit and slice crosswise into quarter-inch slices.  Remove any white pithy bits and seeds from the slices and discard.

After preparing your ingredients, fry the shallots. Warm a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes and then add the olive oil.  Warm the oil for about 30 seconds and then carefully add the shallots to the pan. Let fry for about 3 minutes, or until they’re crisp and golden brown.  Once browned, remove the shallots and place on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

Now that all of your ingredients are prepared, you can begin to assemble your salad. First, arrange the slices of citrus fruits into a single layer.  Break open the ball of burrata into smaller pieces and arrange over the citrus.  Drizzle oil and vinegar over the plate and sprinkle salt, pepper, sliced chives, and the crispy fried shallots.  Serve immediately and enjoy!

If you make this citrus salad with crispy shallots and burrata, I’d love to hear how it goes! Be sure to tag @lauralovestocook in your photos and leave a review below!

xxoxx laur