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Heirloom Tomatoes and Burrata on blue plate with focaccia and tomato in background

Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Burrata

This is a refined take on the classic Italian Caprese, where tomatoes and mozzarella are replaced by heirloom tomatoes and burrata. The result is a rich salad in which the freshness of the juicy tomatoes meets the creaminess of the burrata heart.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: Burrata, Caprese Salad, Heirloom Tomatoes
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 194kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 8 oz burrata (see notes)
  • 1 pound tomatoes heirloom (see notes)
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 pinch black pepper crushed
  • ¼ cup basil fresh leaves

Instructions

  • Proceed by cutting the tomatoes in horizontal slices of ¼ inch thickness. Preferably use a sharp knife, which will not ruin the skin of the tomatoes.
  • Arrange the tomatoes in circles leaving in the middle the space for the burrata. Choose different colors and sizes to create some movement and a colorful composition.
  • At this point, remove the burrata from the container and drain out the water. Place the burrata in the middle of the plate, but do not cut it yet, to avoid the cream to flow out immediately.
  • Sprinkle the dish with salt, crushed black pepper, fresh basil leaves and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Let the dish marinate 15 minutes (see notes).
  • When you are about to serve it, cut it in 4 parts, so that the central part of the burrata will start coming out and all the flavors will be combined together.

Notes

  • In case you cannot find burrata, you can opt for mozzarella di bufala or classic fresh mozzarella.
  • In case you cannot find heirloom tomatoes, you can choose plum tomatoes or any variety that you can find at your local grocery store.
  • Let the dish marinate 15 minutes. It is a key step to combine the juice of the tomatoes with the EVOO, and thanks to the action of the sea salt flakes, it will create a tasty sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1421IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 1mg
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