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This Caprese Burrata Salad is so fresh and delicious. Simple garden ingredients come together in just 5 minutes for the perfect appetizer.
Summer is coming to an end and my tomatoes didn't produce quite as many as usual, but I was able to get some really red juicy ones. The large tomatoes around the sides of the dish came from the garden and the petite tomatoes came from the store. My basil plants went crazy this year, and you can see the beautiful leaves sprinkled over.
I absolutely love being able to use my own garden ingredients in my cooking!
If you are a fan of the ever so trendy burrata, you will absolutely love this recipe. It's so creamy and really completes the dish. The balsamic glaze is an absolutely amazing finishing touch.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's healthy, simple and inexpensive to make
- It only takes minutes to make and is the perfect appetizer
- The recipe looks elegant and is ideal to pair with Italian food
- If you have a garden, you can source the main ingredients from there
If you love Italian food, make sure to check out these recipes, which would be great pairings:
Pink Sauce Pasta with Prosciutto
The Ingredients
Tomatoes- Juicy red tomato slices make the classic caprese salad that we know and love. I added some petite cherry tomatoes sliced in half to add some variation to the dish.
Burrata- A usual caprese salad uses fresh mozzarella, but with all the rage of burrata, we have substituted it in and I'm not mad about it. Burrata's exterior is made up of mozzarella cheese with an interior of stracciatella and cream. This makes it messy, but also milky and amazing.
Fresh Basil- Basil is one of my top three favorite herbs and it makes this easy salad over the top. You can chop it into pieces like I did, or keep the leaves whole.
Sea Salt & Pepper- To season the tomatoes.
Olive Oil- Just a drizzle for classic Italian flavor.
Balsamic Glaze-Adds a boost of sweetness to the dish and makes it look absolutely stunning!
Frequently Asked Questions About The Recipe
Absolutely! Just slice it up into pieces and arrange with tomatoes for a more classic Caprese Salad.
They are! Tomatoes are rich in vitamins like folate, and vitamin C. Basil is full of antioxidants. Burrata is high in protein and will keep you full longer. Cheese is also high in fat, so if you are looking to lose weight, eat less of the cheese.
It is! Burrata has low carbs, and this is a great recipe for snacking if you are following a keto diet. This article titled, Is Burrata Keto from Sure Keto, breaks down the net carbs and more.
How to Make Caprese Burrata
Cut the large tomatoes into slices and the petite tomatoes in half. Organize them nicely on a platter. Season them with sea salt and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes.
Sprinkle over the basil leaves and add chunks of burrata over the top. I cut my burrata with a sharp knife carefully into pieces, taking care not to lose the inner creamy cheese.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the entire dish. Don't be afraid of it, it's so yummy!
Enjoy! This salad can be served by itself or with a side of sliced up french bread or ciabatta. I like to toast mine with a little garlic butter. Some guests like to use the bread as the base, much like bruschetta and scoop up the Caprese salad.
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Caprese Burrata
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
This Caprese Burrata Salad is so fresh and delicious. Simple garden fresh ingredients come together in just 5 minutes for the perfect appetizer.
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes (beef steak, on the vine, or any large ripe variety)
- 10 ounce container of petite medley snacking tomatoes or cherry tomatoes (I love the variety of color with the petite medley)
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped or in full leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (4 ounce) burrata cheese ball
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of balsamic glaze
Instructions
Cut the large tomatoes into slices and the petite tomatoes in half. Organize them nicely on a platter. Season them with sea salt and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes.
Sprinkle over the basil leaves and add chunks of burrata over the top. I cut my burrata with a sharp knife carefully into pieces, taking care not to lose the inner creamy cheese.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the entire dish.
Enjoy!
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Notes
This salad can be served by itself or with a side of sliced up french bread or ciabatta. I like to toast mine with a little garlic butter. Some guests like to use the bread as the base, much like bruschetta and scoop up the caprese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: caprese burrata, burrata caprese, burrata caprese salad, burrata caprese appetizer
Geoge
Delicious and so simple! Loved it!
★★★★★