Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese Salad

Nothings Better Than Burrata

I’ve said it for years, but burrata is my favorite cheese and this heirloom tomato and burrata caprese salad is a great celebration of the creamy, cheesy ingredient. It’s a great salad recipe for the peak of tomato season, when the heirloom tomatoes are at their ripest.

Earlier this summer when going to make a typical caprese salad, I couldn’t help but wonder how switching the regular slices of mozzarella with burrata would turn out.  Spoiler: it was delicious. You get all of the same experiences as you would in a typical caprese salad, but with a little extra special treat. The cream from the center of the burrata creates a rich balsamic dressing when mixed with the rest of the ingredients, taking this salad to the next level.  Plus, the addition of pesto makes for a saucy, herby treat!

The Supplies

Ingredients

To make this heirloom tomato and burrata caprese salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Heirloom tomatoes
• High quality olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar
• Burrata cheese
• Basil pesto
• Flaky salt
• Freshly ground black Pepper

For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

In order to make this burrata caprese, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:

• Cutting board and knife
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups

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The Recipe Details

Arrange the Tomatoes

This is as simple, if not more simple, than a typical caprese salad.  Take the time to find some beautifully ripe heirloom tomatoes, and you’ll be ready to go!  I like to grab a variety of colors in the tomatoes to help make the plate look that much prettier and have a variety of flavors from the tomatoes.  On the serving plate, arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes into a single layer, with the tomatoes slightly overlapping. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes.

Finish the Burrata Caprese Salad

Break open the burrata on top, letting the cream from the center run onto the tomatoes. Top the salad with a few drizzles of your favorite store-bought pesto or homemade pesto.  Lastly, sprinkle a bit of flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper over the top of the salad.

Do you love tomato season? Check out these other salads that celebrate the peak produce of Summertime:

• Burst Grape Tomatoes with Burrata
• Tomato Cucumber and Peach Panzanella Salad
• Mixed Tomato Salad

If you make this heirloom tomato and burrata caprese, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating – I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!

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Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese Salad

Author: Laura Wilkins Cooking Method: No Heat Cuisine: Italian Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Total Time 15 mins

Servings: 4

Best Season: Summer

Dietary:

G Gluten Free V Vegetarian

Description

A decadent recipe to enjoy your fresh summer tomatoes, this caprese salad is made extra tasty with the addition of pesto and creamy burrata cheese.

Ingredients

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• 3 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 ball of burrata cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup pesto
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Flaky salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes on a serving plate.

2. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic over the sliced tomatoes.

3. Break the ball of burrata over the center of the plate and set in the center of the dressed tomatoes.

4. Drizzle a few dollops of pesto over the cheese and tomato slices.

5. Season the salad with flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!