This goldenberry salad with burrata and tomatoes is a fresh and bright dish that makes a great light lunch for two or an appetizer for four. Serve it with some crusty bread or on its own.
Goldenberries, also known as Cape gooseberries and Peruvian ground cherries, are small fruits with a tart, tangy flavor reminiscent of tropical fruits like mango and papaya. They're in season from early summer to fall and can be found in grocery stores near the berries.
Why You'll Love This Fruit & Burrata Salad
The tart and vibrant flavor of the goldenberries pairs perfectly with the summery brightness of the yellow cherry tomatoes and the soft burrata cheese. Topped with a bunch of fresh herbs for a hit of green, this salad is simple perfection.
This is a beautiful plate of food to serve as an appetizer for a dinner party or a summer lunch.
Ingredients for this Recipe
This recipe requires minimal ingredients; here's what you'll need to make it.
Goldenberries - You'll need 6 ounces of goldenberries (they might also be labeled Cape Gooseberries). They are often sold in plastic packs, similar to blueberries and raspberries. They might be sold loose, still in their protective papery skins. Remove the outer papery skin before using.
Yellow Tomatoes - You'll need 10 ounces (1 pint) of small, yellow tomatoes. We used Sunset's Zima Tomatoes. If you can't find yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, you can use regular cherry tomatoes or a mix of colorful tomatoes.
Burrata - You'll need a 7 or 8-ounce ball of burrata. Burrata is an Italian cow's milk cheese with a solid outer casing and a soft, creamy inside.
Toppings - To top this salad, you'll want two tablespoons of good olive oil, some flaky sea salt (we use Maldon), ground black pepper and a quarter cup of chopped soft herbs (we used chives, parsley, and lemon thyme).
Goldenberry Salad FAQs
Goldenberries are grown in Peru, Chile, and South Africa and can have several harvests throughout the year. They are typically available in North American grocery stores and farmer's markets from late spring to early fall.
Goldenberries have a naturally sticky, waxy layer on the outside of their skin under the papery husk. This is perfectly normal (due to the sugar seeping through the fruit's skin) and doesn't need to be washed away before eating.
You can swap the yellow tomatoes for cherry or grape tomatoes or dice larger heirloom tomatoes.
I would recommend serving this salad at room temperature. If you make it ahead and refrigerate it, take it out about 30 minutes before serving to allow the fruit and cheese to warm up. I do not recommend microwaving or heating this salad.
Not if you don't want to! You can sub the burrata for small mozzarella balls.
More Fruit Salads to Try
If you love a fresh and bright salad, check out some of our other favorite ways to enjoy seasonal produce.
- Watermelon Mozzarella Salad - a refreshing summer salad, served in pretty stacks
- Summer Stone Fruit Salad - stone fruit served with avocado and vinaigrette
- Mango Avocado Salad with Blueberries - a tropical salad with a twist
Storage
Store any leftover salad in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, the burrata is best stored in the liquid it comes in, so if you need to make this salad ahead, assemble everything and add the burrata before serving.
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Goldenberry Salad with Burrata
This delightful tart and bright salad is a perfect appetizer or light lunch. Serve it with some crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces burrata
- 6 ounces goldenberries (Cape gooseberries), halved
- 10 ounces (1 pint) yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, lemon thyme, chives, or oregano)
Instructions
- Place the ball of burrata in the center of a large plate or rimmed serving dish.
- Surround the burrata with goldenberries and tomatoes. Pull the center of the burrata open, so the creamy interior is visible.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Optional - serve with crusty bread and/or shred the burrata into small pieces and mix with the berries and tomatoes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 244Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 885mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 13g
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