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Burrata Caprese

Make this creamy Burrata Caprese Salad for a no-cook summer salad appetizer with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, burrata cheese and drizzled with olive oil.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe heirloom tomatoes
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves freshly torn apart
  • 2-4 balls fresh Burrata cheese packed in brine
  • 1/2 tsp Flaky sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. With a sharp chef's knife or serrated knife, cut the tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices (either vertically or horizontally). Arrange the slices onto a platter.
  2. Add the basil leaves to the platter, sprinkle the flaky sea salt and black pepper over the tomatoes, then take the burrata cheese out of the brine and place them on top of the tomatoes.
  3. When serving, slice open the burrata to expose the insides. Drizzle the olive oil over the platter of caprese salad and serve immediately.

Notes

  • The key to a delicious caprese salad is using ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes. Look for tomatoes that are vibrant in color, fragrant, and slightly soft to the touch. If you can, choose heirloom tomatoes for their sweet, complex flavor.
  • Burrata cheese is the (co) star of the show in this salad, so be sure to choose a high-quality cheese that's fresh and creamy. Look for burrata that's made from fresh mozzarella and cream and avoid any that look dry or have a sour smell.
  • Choose bright green basil leaves that are free from brown spots or wilted edges.
  • Be sure to season your salad generously. Tomatoes love salt! If 1/2 tsp isn't enough for you, add more.
  • Burrata is not something you can prep ahead of time. Keep it in its container in the fridge until about 30 minutes before serving, it's best served closer to room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 476mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 476mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.