Burrata Caprese

5 from 2 votes

This 5-ingredient Burrata Caprese is a twist on the traditional recipe using burrata cheese rather than mozzarella. Burrata differs from mozzarella with it's soft and creamy center called stracciatella. With juicy, fresh tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze, this truly is the ultimate summer salad.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheese, vegetables

Servings: servings

Calories: 92kcal

Ingredients

2 large ripe tomatoes sliced ¼-inch thick
2 balls fresh burrata cheese 4 ounce balls
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings: sliced ripe avocado, roasted red peppers, or toasted pine nuts

Instructions

On a serving platter, alternate slices of red and yellow tomato slices.
Gently tear open the burrata to expose the creamy interior and pull apart into small bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces evenly on top of the tomatoes.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, ensuring each tomato slice gets a light coating.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Place fresh basil leaves on top.
Garnish with additional toppings as desired and serve immediately.

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Notes

- Make your own burrata, it's easy! If you can't find this cheese, then buy mozzarella and shred the cheese in the center on a box grate. Soak the cheese shreds in heavy creamy and salt and stuff back into the outside of the mozzarella.

- Add additional toppings. While not normally in the recipe, we also love avocado, roasted red peppers, and toasted pine nuts in this salad.

- Break the burrata right before serving. This salad looks so impressive to guests if you cut open the burrata at the table right before serving.

- Use high quality ingredients. With only 5 simple ingredients, make sure each is of high quality. This will really take the flavor of your salad to another level.

Storing Instructions:

This salad is best when eaten immediately but if you want to store any leftovers, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one day. The texture will begin to change after about 24 hours in the fridge.

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