Burrata Tomato Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
116 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Burrata Tomato Salad
Description
This salad combines heirloom cherry and sliced tomatoes of varied colors and textures with soft, creamy burrata cheese, lending richness to the fresh produce. Seasoning with Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances the natural flavors without overpowering them.
The torn croutons are made by tearing ciabatta bread into bite-sized pieces, drizzling with olive oil, and toasting at a high temperature until crisp. These add a crunchy contrast to the softness of the tomatoes and burrata. The assembled salad is finished with a basil vinaigrette for herbal and acidic brightness that lifts the dish.
Burrata Tomato Salad works well as a light starter or a side dish in a summer meal. The combination of creamy cheese, sweet tomatoes, crunchy bread, and zesty vinaigrette offers a balanced, refreshing plate. Having extra croutons on hand is recommended to soak up the dressing fully without losing crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved, heirloom variety
- 3-4 heirloom tomato sliced
- 2-3 burrata cheese balls
- salt Maldon salt, freshly cracked black pepper
- black pepper Maldon salt, freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette
For the torn croutons
- ¼ ciabatta bread loaf
- olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, arrange the cherry tomatoes, large tomato slices, torn croutons and pieces of burrata cheese. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with basil vinaigrette
To make the croutons
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Tear the ciabatta bread into bite sized pieces. Transfer to a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Place the baking sheet into the oven and toast until the bread it crisp. Remove and use on the salad as needed.
Notes
- Prepare extra croutons to ensure there’s enough to absorb the vinaigrette and dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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