Sliced Heirloom Tomato Burrata 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 servings
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Calories
159 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian, American
Sliced Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad
Description
The recipe begins by cutting heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes into thin slabs arranged on a serving platter. They are lightly seasoned with flaky sea salt and black pepper to enhance their sweetness and texture. Separately, a sauce is prepared by mixing mayonnaise and Dijon mustard with minced garlic and fresh lemon juice, adding tanginess and creamy balance.
The sauce is drizzled over the tomatoes, then the salad is assembled by placing torn pieces of burrata cheese on top along with capers and chopped fresh basil. Burrata’s creamy interior contrasts with the tomatoes’ freshness while capers add subtle briny notes. Basil contributes a herbal brightness.
This salad is best eaten immediately as the tomatoes tend to release moisture and soften over time. Using a serrated knife helps achieve clean, even slices without crushing the tomatoes. Burrata, a fresh Italian cheese with a creamy center similar to mozzarella and rich cream, complements the salad with mild milky flavor and soft texture.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs tomato like beefsteak or heirloom, 1.4 kg, large
- 1 pinch sea salt flaky
- 1 pinch black pepper flaky
- ¼ cup mayonnaise 50 g
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
- 2 Tbsp basil roughly chopped, fresh
- 1 tsp capers
- 1 or 2 balls burrata cheese
Instructions
- Slice: Slice tomatoes crosswise into thin slabs and arrange them on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Sauce: Stir together ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 Tbsp lemon juice.
- Assemble: Drizzle sauce over the tomatoes and top with 2 Tbsp fresh basil, 1 tsp capers, and 1 or 2 balls burrata cheese (torn into big chunks). Serve immediately.
Notes
- Eat this salad soon after assembling because tomatoes release moisture and soften quickly.
- Use a serrated knife to slice tomatoes cleanly without crushing them.
- Burrata cheese is a fresh cheese with a soft, creamy interior that pairs well with ripe tomatoes and should be served raw.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.3g | 3% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 16% |
| Fat | 12.9g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4.6g | 9% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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