Description
This Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Caprese Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. Combining juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fragrant basil, this salad is a perfect appetizer or side for any meal. Drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze, it’s a simple yet elegant dish that brings out the best flavors of each ingredient.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (red, yellow, and purple), halved
- 1 ball burrata cheese (or fresh mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Slice the heirloom tomatoes into thick rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Arrange them on a serving platter.
- Gently tear or place the burrata cheese over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad, then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
- Finish with freshly sliced basil and serve immediately with toasted bread or as a side dish.
Notes
- Use ripe heirloom tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes after assembling to allow the flavors to meld.
- Use high-quality olive oil and balsamic glaze for enhanced taste.
- If possible, buy burrata on the day you plan to serve it for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g