Fresh, colorful, and flavorful tomato and burrata salad is a delicious summer staple.
Holly’s Flavor Highlights
- Flavor: Juicy grape tomatoes are arranged with creamy burrata cheese and aromatic basil. It is finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Skill Level: Make tomato burrata salad using basic ingredients and a few easy prep steps! No special tools needed.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve this salad as a quick appetizer, light lunch, or as a side to a grilled steak dinner. Make it a main and add chilled garlic butter shrimp.
Simple Salad Ingredients for Stunning Flavor
- Tomatoes: Fresh is best for this recipe! Use up that bounty of garden grape or cherry tomatoes, or pick them up at the farmer’s market or supermarket. Choose a variety of colorful grape tomatoes for a striking presentation.
- Burrata: Burrata cheese is a mild, soft cheese with a creamy center, making it perfect for pairing with sweet tomatoes and robust basil leaves.
- Seasonings: Use a good quality olive oil with a grassy flavor that complements the salad. A little sprinkle salt and pepper is all you need!
Twists & Tomato Turns
- Instead of grape tomatoes, use thick slices of heirloom tomatoes or Romas.
- Can’t find burrata? Use fresh mozzarella or bocconcini balls for a caprese-style dish. Other cheeses to try are shaved curls of Parmesan Reggiano and even cottage cheese.
- For more savory flavor without overwhelming the ingredients add a bit of garlic herb seasoning. A pinch of red pepper flakes would add a pop of color and a zesty zing.
- Arrange the ingredients over a bed of mixed greens or arugula. Drizzle some homemade kale pesto and top with toasted slivered almonds, pine nuts, or, for a nut-free crunch, try hemp seeds, pepitas, or sunflower seeds.
How to Make Tomato Burrata Salad
- Arrange sliced tomatoes on a platter.
- Drizzle with oil and seasonings. (Full recipe below.) Toss to coat.
- Place chunks of burrata on tomatoes and top with basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving if desired.
Speedy Salad Solutions
Tomato burrata salad can be arranged on a platter, covered with plastic wrap, and chilled until ready to be dressed with oil and seasonings.
Salad Revival
- Tomato burrata salad tastes best served fresh!
- If there are leftovers, tomato burrata salad can be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Toss salad and add to a bed of greens or tuck into a wrap for a delicious, low-carb workday lunch.
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Tomato Burrata Salad
Make this fresh and flavorful tomato burrata salad for the perfect appetizer platter.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups medley grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces fresh burrata cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze, optional
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes in half and place them in a shallow serving bowl or platter.
- Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then gently toss to coat.
- Tear the burrata into chunks or place the whole ball on top of the tomatoes. Let the creamy center ooze slightly.
- Scatter fresh basil leaves over the top. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired.
Notes
- To chill before serving, arrange tomato burrata salad on a serving dish, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until ready to serve.
- Dress with oil and other seasonings just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1407IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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