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Dreamy Caprese Salad With Burrata
Try dreamy, creamy Italian burrata cheese in this show-stopping twist on a classic caprese salad. With juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, tangy red onion, and creamy burrata, it's a must-try salad or appetizer for guests!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 to 4 (as a side or light lunch)
Calories: 182 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (2 Cups is 14 ounces) Or chopped or sliced bigger tomatoes.
- ¼ red onion sliced thinly
- ¼ cup croutons optional
- ⅓ cup fresh basil About 25 basil leaves, or ⅓ bunch
- 1 ball burrata cheese An average burrata ball is around 8 ounces/225 grams. Or use 3 baby burratas.
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- ½ tablespoon balsamic glaze optional
For the dressing
- 1½ tablespoons vinegar (white or red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and add to a medium salad bowl. If using larger tomatoes, chop roughly into medium sized chunks.
- Add the onion slices, croutons, basil, salt and pepper and dressing, and combine well. If you like, drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the top.
- Place the ball of burrata cheese on top of the salad, in the middle. Break into it at the table so that everyone sees the creamy middle run out!
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Notes
- Servings: This salad serves 2 to 4 as a side dish or light lunch.
- Ingredients: Try to choose the freshest, ripest ingredients possible, since this salad only has a few ingredients. This is an ideal salad to make when juicy, red tomatoes are available. Heirloom tomatoes are a particularly good choice.
- Burrata: Check the date on the package to find the freshest cheese possible. Once opened, eat within 24 hours for the freshest taste and texture.
- Feel free to use around 3 baby burrata instead of 1 large ball of burrata if that's what's available. If burrata isn't available, ball mozzarella is a great substitute in this caprese salad, either a large ball or several small ones.
- How to serve: Serve with 2-minute olive oil toasts, or fresh crusty bread. Alternatively, serve as a side dish with grilled meat or fish, pizza, quiche or another favorite main.
- Variations: Pile the salad onto fresh toasted bread for a delicious take on a bruschetta. Add peaches to the salad when in season. Add arugula and prosciutto. Use pesto as well as or instead of fresh basil. Stir cooked pasta, quinoa or gnocchi through the salad for a more substantial meal.
Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
0.4mg
(0%)
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Potassium
363mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
944IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2to 4 (as a side or light lunch)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 944IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.