It’s always interesting to write a recipe for a salad – because we think the best salads are those you rustle up with whatever you have in the house. But sometimes, a bit of prep goes a long way.

This is a fresh take on a classic Burrata Caprese; we love it for Christmas.

Serves: 4 people as a main meal, 6 to 8 people as a side dish.

1. Layer a large flat serving dish with baby spinach and micro-greens, then add your sliced nectarines and halved tomatoes.
2. Leave a spot on either side of your plate for your burrata balls but don’t tear them open just yet.
3. Now arrange your cherries, the red onion and more of the micro greens on top of the salad.
4. Just before serving, add your crunchy crumble of choice, drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Now for the fun part! (Do this in front of your guests) Pinch the sides of each burrata ball and tear them open, allowing the creamy stracciatella to flow through your salad.

The combination of creamy fresh cheese, tart cherries and fragrant nectarines is an absolute showstopper.  This is a perfect celebration of summer’s best ingredients…