Burrata Caprese
Creamy burrata torn open over a mix of summer tomatoes, fresh basil, and a 5-ingredient basil vinaigrette. Ten minutes, no cooking. The kind of plate that gets a reaction when you set it down on the table. The ratio is dialed: 3 cups of tomatoes to 8 ounces of burrata to a generous handful of basil. Once you've got that, the rest is technique.
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Servings: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
Basil Vinaigrette (Note 1)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup champagne or red wine vinegar (Note 2)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 finely chopped shallot (Note 3)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
Burrata Caprese Salad
- 3-4 cups of sliced tomatoes all shapes and sizes (whatever is fresh)
- 8 ounces of fresh burrata cheese broken in half or quarters
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- Flaky sea salt to taste
- Crusty bread for serving optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all of the basil vinaigrette ingredients to a glass jar with a lid and shake it well until it’s combined. Store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve the salad.
- Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on a platter. Break the balls of burrata and place them on top of the tomatoes.
- Place the fresh basil leaves on top and sprinkle with sea salt. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette on top right before serving.
Recipe Equipment
Serving platter
Notes
Note 1. Basil Vinaigrette. I love the addition of the vinaigrette to this salad, but you can omit it for a drizzle of quality olive oil and flaky sea salt. You could also drizzle on a sweet balsamic glaze similar to the one in these beef tenderloin roll-ups.
Note 2. Vinegar. We like the subtle flavors of red wine vinegar and champagne vinegar, but you could also use balsamic vinegar.
Note 3. Shallots. Mincing shallots is delicious in dressings and add a bite to the dressing and salad. Learn how to cut shallots so they're fine enough for a dressing.
*Nutrition information includes the salad and the dressing. The salad alone has 133 calories, 5g carbs, 8.7g fat, 9.4g protein, 1.4g fiber, and 3.1g sugar.
Note 4. Tomato Season. In peak summer (July to September), mix heirloom, cherry, and grape for the best variety. Off-season, prioritize cherry and grape; they hold flavor better than out-of-season heirlooms.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Protein: 9.4g | Fat: 21.2g | Cholesterol: 29.9mg | Sodium: 295.3mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 5.1g | Vitamin A: 123.7IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg
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