Burrata Caprese Tomato Salad
This Burrata Tomato Salad is made with creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic drizzle — this 10-minute Burrata Caprese Salad is the easiest no-cook summer appetizer.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 balls Burrata Cheese (8-ounce each or 4 mini balls)
- 2 cups Grape Tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (torn or thinly sliced)
- 3 to 4 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Glaze
- Sea Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Aglio Olio Seasoning * (Trader Joe's)
- Crusty Bread (baguette, ciabatta, or sourdough)
Instructions
- Prep the tomatoes. Halve the grape tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and let them sit for 5-10 minutes — this draws out their juices and concentrates the flavor.
- Toast the bread (optional). Brush the sliced bread with a little olive oil or melted butter. Lightly toast or grill it.
- Assemble the salad. On a large plate or shallow serving dish, scatter the tomatoes across the base. Place the burrata ball(s) in the center or nestled among the tomatoes.
- Top with fresh basil. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with sea salt, cracked pepper, and a light dusting of the Trader Joe's Aglio Olio seasoning.
- Serve immediately with the toasted bread on the side for scooping up the burrata, tomatoes, and all those juices pooling on the plate.
Notes
I prefer to use BALSAMIC GLAZE over balsamic vinegar as it is richer and sweeter.
My favorite seasoning for burrata is Trader Joe's Aglio Olio Seasoning. It's made with minced garlic, sea salt flakes, parsley, red bell pepper, red chili pepper, and oil. If you don't have it or can't find it? Here are some substitutes that get you a similar effect:
- A pinch of garlic powder or minced garlic + crushed red pepper flakes + flaky salt + chopped parsley
- Italian seasoning + a pinch of red pepper flakes, if that's what you already have on hand
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg
