Tomato Burrata Salad
Tomato Burrata Salad is a celebration of summer’s freshest flavors in their simplest and most elegant form. This dish brings together juicy, ripe tomatoes and rich, creamy burrata cheese for a combination that’s both luxurious and refreshingly light. With minimal preparation and just a handful of ingredients, this salad is proof that sometimes the best dishes are the ones that let quality ingredients shine.
The salad begins with vibrant tomatoes-offering a medley of colors, textures, and sweet-tart flavor. Nestled atop the tomatoes is burrata, a delicate cheese with a soft shell and a creamy interior that oozes beautifully. The contrast between the cool, juicy tomatoes and the decadent creaminess of the burrata creates a truly irresistible bite.
A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil enhances the richness of the cheese and the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Fresh basil leaves add a pepperiness and a burst of green color, making each forkful visually stunning and flavorful. A sprinkle of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper is all you need to bring the dish to life.
Perfect as an appetizer, or a show-stopping side dish, Tomato Burrata Salad is a favorite for entertaining or casual dining. Serve with crusty bread to scoop up every creamy, tomatoey bite, or enjoy it solo for a refreshing and satisfying meal. It’s a simple yet sophisticated dish that highlights the beauty of fresh, seasonal produce.
Tomato Burrata Salad
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs tomatoes cut into 1" pieces
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 oz croutons
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp dried minced onion
- 1 1/2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup fresh basil-chopped
- 8 oz burrata-room temperature
Instructions
- Toss tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt and let drain in a colander until ready touse.
- Take your croutons and place in a ziploc bag to crush or use the food processor to make crumbs, Don't process them to fine. Set aside you will use these on the top. If you have plain croutons you can season them with garlic and onion powder.
- IN a large bowl whisk balsamic vinegar with garlic powder and minced onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drizzle 1/4 cup olive oil while whisking to emulsify. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes to the dressing and toss then add basil and toss. Taste to see if you need additional salt.
- Arrange tomatoes on a serving platter and sprinkle pepper over the top about 1/4 teaspoon.
- Cut or tear burrata into large pieces saving the cream that comes out when tearing it. Sprinkle over tomatoes and drizzle with leftover cream.
- Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top and serve.