Burrata Pear Salad with Almond Dressing

Make burrata pear salad with almond dressing, gluten-free, low-carb, and ready in 15 minutes. A creamy summer delight.

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine homemade

Keyword almond dressing, burrata, easy salad, low carb dressing, low carb salad, pear

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Author missblasco

3.5 oz green leaves approx. 100 g or use your favorite salad greens
1 large Burrata ball approx. 5.3 oz / 150 g
1 Pear approx. 5.3 oz / 150 g – such as Bartlett, Anjou, or any seasonal variety
½ tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 oz raw almonds approx. 25 g, chopped
Almond Dressing
1 tbsp smooth almond butter
½ tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp water approximate amount, adjust to reach your desired consistency
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 pinch onion powder optional, but adds great flavor, garlic powder also works perfectly

Assemble the salad base: Arrange the escarole and mâche (corn salad) on a serving platter or large salad bowl.
Add the pear: Peel the pear, core it, and cut it into neat slices or wedges. Arrange them over the greens.
Add the toppings: Place the burrata ball in the center. Garnish the salad with the toasted sesame seeds and the hand-chopped raw almonds.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the almond butter, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of water. Microwave at low power (around 350W–360W) for a few seconds just to soften the almond butter.
Emulsify: Whisk the mixture well until it emulsifies. Check the texture, if you prefer a thinner, more pourable dressing, whisk in a little more water.
Season: Add the sea salt, white pepper, and onion powder (or garlic powder). Mix until fully smooth.
Serve: Drizzle the savory almond dressing over the salad just before serving, and place the remaining dressing in a small pitcher or ramekin on the side for guests to add more if desired.

Pear Variety: Use whatever variety is in season. A yellow Bartlett pear or a crisp Anjou works wonderfully for this flavor profile.
Almond Butter: Look for high-quality, natural almond butter (found in health food stores or the organic aisle). Brands made with 100% raw or lightly toasted almonds with no added sugars or oils are ideal.
Custom Toppings: Feel free to swap the chopped almonds for other nuts like walnuts or pecans, though sticking to almonds matches the dressing beautifully. You can also experiment with adding pumpkin or sunflower seeds for extra crunch.