Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad with Creamy Burrata
A quick and easy summer salad featuring vibrant heirloom tomatoes paired with creamy burrata cheese, drizzled with olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar for a refreshing and indulgent dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium heirloom tomatoes (a mix of red, yellow, orange, and green)
- 8 oz (225 g) creamy burrata cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
- Sea salt to taste (preferably flaky sea salt like Maldon)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Wash and dry the heirloom tomatoes thoroughly to avoid watering down the salad.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick rounds using a sharp knife, keeping slices uniform for even texture and presentation.
- Arrange the tomato slices on a serving platter in overlapping layers, alternating colors for a vibrant look.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of aged balsamic vinegar until well combined.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic mixture evenly over the arranged tomatoes.
- Tear the burrata gently into rustic chunks or leave whole if serving family-style, then place on top of the tomatoes evenly.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper generously over the salad.
- Scatter torn fresh basil leaves on top for aroma and color.
- Optional: Add a quick grind of black pepper or a few drops of lemon juice just before serving to brighten the salad.
Notes
Handle burrata carefully as it is delicate and can break apart easily. Keep burrata chilled until just before serving to preserve its creamy texture. Slice tomatoes just before serving to maintain freshness and texture. Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar for best flavor. Avoid overdressing the salad to let the tomatoes and burrata shine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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