Gorgeous heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh basil are the three primary ingredients in this beautiful Burrata Caprese Salad that can be served as an appetizer or stand-alone. Add some sweet balsamic glaze and your guests will be ready to dive in!
Burrata, meaning "buttery" in Italian, is a cow-milk cheese made from burrata and cream that resembles a ball. When sliced open, the creamy inside spills out and can be spread on toast or served as an appetizer with fresh tomatoes or prosciutto.
Why we love this recipe:
- It's gorgeous - I just love the color of these tomatoes when sliced. They turn an ordinary Caprese Salad into an extraordinary one!
- It's tasty - Caprese (in any form) is one of our all-time favorite dishes. Search Caprese on our website and you will see what we mean.
- It's easy - A few slices of tomato, some layering of ingredients, and you have a gorgeous salad ready to eat in under five minutes.
Looking for more amazing burrata recipes? Try this Prosciutto Burrata Salad or this delicious Burrata Toast.
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Ingredients
- Tomatoes - Beautiful heirloom tomatoes. We bought these at our local farmer's market.
- Burrata cheese - We use the BelGioioso variety.
- Basil - Fresh basil works best for this recipe.
- Salt - Coarse salt.
- Pepper - Freshly cracked pepper.
Dressing
- Balsamic glaze
Note: Refer to the recipe card below for exact quantities.
Instructions
How to Make Burrata Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
STEP ONE: Slice the Tomatoes
Wash the heirloom tomatoes well, then cut them into nice, even slices.
STEP TWO: Layer the Ingredients
Begin layering the ingredients as follows: One tomato slice, followed by a heaping spoon of burrata cheese, then fresh basil. The burrata will have to be sliced open so it can be easily spread. Repeat layers as needed.
STEP THREE: Add Dressing and Serve
Add salt and pepper, then drizzle the balsamic glaze all over the top. Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Cheese - Buffalo mozzarella makes a good replacement for burrata.
- Tomatoes - A good quality garden tomato would work well if you can't find heirloom tomatoes.
Variations
- Occasion - Feeling festive? If it's Christmas time, make a Candy Cane Caprese for the holiday!
Equipment
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Storage
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
This dish is not freezer friendly.
Note: Refer to Top Tips below for more storage and reheating tips.
Top Tips
Burrata Caprese is best when consumed immediately.
Salting tomatoes helps to draw out moisture and will yield a more juicy and flavorful bite.
More Recipes
Have leftover ingredients?
- Leftover burrata can be used to make this gorgeous Prosciutto Wrapped Cantalope appetizer.
- Leftover heirloom tomatoes can be used for this fancy Heirloom Tomato Galette.
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FAQ
Yes, and it is easy to make yourself! Heat some balsamic vinegar up on the stove at low to medium heat until it reduces by half.
Refrigerating tomatoes will extend their shelf life, but could also decrease their flavor or change their texture. If you don't want your tomatoes to go bad, wait until they are fully ripe, refrigerate for a few days, then bring them back to room temperature before slicing.
Heirloom tomatoes are sweet with more flavor and they have many unique color variations. They tend to have a shorter shelf life and are less disease resistant than hybrid tomatoes.
📖 Recipe
Burrata Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 large Heirloom Tomatoes
- 2 ball(s) Burrata Cheese
- 12 qty Fresh Basil Leaves
- ¼ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Wash heirloom tomatoes well and then cut them into nice, even slices.
- Slice open burrata cheese.
- On a serving platter, layer one tomato slice, followed by a heaping spoon of burrata cheese, then fresh basil. Repeat layers as needed.
- Sprinkle the burrata caprese with salt and pepper. Drizzle balsamic glaze all over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cheese - Buffalo mozzarella makes a good replacement for burrata.
- Tomatoes - A good quality garden tomato would work well if you can't find heirloom tomatoes.
Food Safety
- Create a clean work area.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat or seafood.
- Rinse fresh produce thoroughly.
- Do not use the same cutting board or utensils on cooked food or produce, that previously touched raw meat or seafood.
- Do not leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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