Easy Burrata Salad

This tomato and Burrata salad recipe is a simple delicious salad that is ready in minutes. With only 6 total ingredients, this will be a recipe you will want to make again!

This salad makes a great appetizer or light lunch.

Recipe Origin

Burrata is believed to have originate from the Puglia region of Italy. This recipe is combination of the Caprese salad, but instead of being made with a fresh mozzarella ball it is made with Burrata Cheese.

What Is Burrata?

Burrata is a semi soft cheese made from cow or buffalo milk. The inside is filled with cream and curd.

Burrata vs. Mozzarella

Burrata is a much softer cheese than fresh mozzarella. It will not cut into slices because of the soft center filled with cream and curd.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is a great recipe because:

1. It is so easy to make,
2. It is fast to make, and
3. No cooking is required.

What You Need For This Recipe

Ingredients:

1. Burrata 250 grams
2. Large Tomato 290 grams (about 2 medium sized tomatoes)
3. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons
4. Fresh Basil 1 tablespoon
5. Sea Salt 1/8 teaspoon
6. Black Pepper 1/8 teaspoon

How To Make This Recipe

Tools You Will Need to Make This Salad:

1. Cutting Board
2. Knife
3. Plate (8 inches wide)
4. Measuring Spoons (tablespoon, 1/8 teaspoon)
5. Kitchen Scale

Instructions:

1. First start by washing the tomatoes and cutting them into approximately 1/4 inch thick slices.
2. Then arrange them on the plate in a circular pattern.
3. Next drain the Burrata from the liquid and place in the middle of the plate.
4. Now drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the plate.
5. Next season with sea salt and black pepper.
6. Then chop the basil leaves and sprinkle over the plate.
7. Finally, cut into the Burrata cheese and dig in! Buon Appetito!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

1. Try to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
2. Serve with some rustic bread.

Recipe FAQs

Where can I buy Burrata Cheese?

You should be able to find it at major grocery stores, or specialty stores.

What if I don’t have large tomatoes, can I use another type?

Sure, you can substitute with whatever type of tomato you have on hand.

Any other suggestion for additional flavoring/seasoning?

Yes, you could drizzle with some balsamic glaze just before serving.

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