Description
Succulent plums and creamy burrata dance atop a crisp flatbread, creating a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece. Drizzled balsamic and peppery arugula complete this elegant dish that delivers pure culinary pleasure to your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 naan flatbreads
- 8 ounces (226 grams) burrata cheese (2 4-ounce balls)
- 4 ripe plums (or fruit of your choice), pitted and sliced
Fresh Herbs and Greens:
- 1 handful fresh baby arugula
- 3–4 large basil leaves, torn
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (such as Maldon or fleur de sel)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fire up the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, creating an ideal cooking surface for transforming the naan into a crispy, smoky canvas.
- Delicately coat both sides of the naan with olive oil, ensuring an even, light layer that will promote golden-brown caramelization.
- Position the naan on the heated surface, allowing it to sear and develop distinct char lines. For optimal results with a grill pan, place a weighted object like a foil-wrapped brick or smaller skillet on top to enhance grill mark definition.
- Grill the naan for 2-4 minutes, rotating once midway to achieve uniform crispness and heating throughout the bread.
- Once the naan reaches a perfectly toasted state, transfer to a serving plate and let it rest momentarily.
- Carefully break the burrata into rustic chunks, distributing them generously across the warm flatbread’s surface.
- Artfully arrange thinly sliced plums atop the creamy burrata, creating an elegant color contrast.
- Scatter fresh baby arugula and delicate torn basil leaves over the flatbread, adding vibrant color and peppery notes.
- Finish by drizzling balsamic glaze in elegant swirls across the composition.
- Elevate the flavor profile by sprinkling sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, enhancing the dish’s complexity.
Notes
- Grilling naan creates crispy, smoky edges that enhance the flatbread’s texture and flavor.
- Use ripe, in-season plums for the most vibrant and sweet taste profile on this dish.
- Pressing the bread while grilling helps achieve professional-looking, restaurant-quality grill marks.
- Fresh burrata adds a luxurious, creamy contrast to the sweet plums and peppery arugula.
- Finishing with balsamic glaze, sea salt, and black pepper elevates the entire dish with complex, balanced flavors.
- Best served immediately after preparation to enjoy the warm bread and soft cheese at peak deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg