Burrata Caprese Salad (10 Minutes)
This burrata caprese salad is the ultimate summer salad! It is a fun twist on the classic caprese salad but is made with burrata!
Ingredients
- 170 g Burrata one large burrata or two small ones
- 550 g Tomatoes use ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup Basil about 20 leaves
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Balsamic glaze
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash your tomatoes and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut the tomatoes into slices. You can slice them to your desired thickness.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a large plate, leaving space in the middle for the burrata cheese. Add basil leaf between every slice of tomato.
- Drizzle some olive oil on the tomatoes and sprinkle them with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Drain the burrata very well and place it in the middle of the plate. Gently cut the burrata open and season it with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle the top with a balsamic glaze of balsamic vinegar and serve with toasted bread, crostini, or fresh french style bread! Enjoy!
Notes
- Choose high-quality burrata. Look for fresh, creamy burrata that's soft to the touch and has a delicate flavor.
- Select ripe tomatoes. Opt for vine-ripened tomatoes that are firm but yield slightly to pressure. Heirloom varieties can add beautiful colors and unique flavors to your salad.
- Use fresh basil leaves. Pick bright green, aromatic basil leaves without any brown spots. Tear them gently by hand just before serving to preserve their flavor and aroma.
- Drizzle with premium extra virgin olive oil. A good quality olive oil can elevate your salad. Choose one with a fruity, peppery flavor that complements the creamy burrata and sweet tomatoes.
- Incorporate a variety of tomato sizes. Mix cherry tomatoes with larger sliced varieties for visual interest and textural contrast. This also allows for a more diverse tomato flavor profile in each bite.
- Serve at room temperature. Allow your burrata and tomatoes to come to room temperature before assembling the salad. This enhances their flavors and ensures the burrata has the perfect creamy consistency.
- Make sure that you drain the excess water that the burrata is stored in.
- Use fresh basil for this recipe! Do not use frozen basil since it will not give you the same aroma and flavor.
- Add some of your favorite greens to the salad like arugula and baby spinach. They go deliciously with this salad!
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1420IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 0.5mg
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