Fresh Burrata Caprese Salad in 15 Minutes
Nothing says summer quite like a Fresh Burrata Caprese Salad. Sweet, sun-ripened tomatoes served alongside creamy burrata cheese, all finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This simple yet delicious Italian salad is the perfect quick lunch or side dish for summer, offering a touch of luxury without much effort. Let’s do it.
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This side dish is not just delicious—it’s also incredibly easy to make! Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this burrata caprese comes together in minutes. Your kids will love its familiar flavors. They can even help by tearing basil leaves and arranging the ingredients. Serve it with baked thin chicken breasts for a quick family dinner.
Despite its simplicity, this dish has an elegant, restaurant-worthy look that makes it a guaranteed showstopper. Serve it with crispy crostinis, toasted bread, and a glass of chilled white wine for a beautifully effortless appetizer that’s sure to impress!
Fresh Burrata Caprese Salad in 15 Minutes
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Ingredients
- 4-5 ripe tomatoes sliced
- 1 burrata cheese
- ¼ cup fresh chopped basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and black pepper to season
Instructions
- Rinse the tomatoes and fresh basil leaves under cool running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange the tomato slices and basil leaves on a large platter.
- Place the ball of burrata cheese in the center of the platter.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously over the tomatoes and burrata. Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!
Notes
- Use tomatoes at room temperature for the best flavor.
- If you prefer you can add balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze.
- For an extra touch of flavor, add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices and olive oil.
📝 Recipe Ingredients & Notes
With simple recipes like Caprese Salad with Burrata, there is nowhere to hide. The taste of this salad depends on the quality of the ingredients you use.
- Burrata Cheese. If possible look for Italian burrata at the gourmet food stores for a real Mediterranean experience. Alternatively, you can use mozzarella cheese.
- Tomatoes. You can use any tomatoes you like as long as they are nice and ripe. My favorite to make Caprese salad are heirloom tomatoes. But cherry tomatoes can be a great choice too because they are so sweet and always available in the supermarkets.
- Olive oil. Opt for a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Salt and pepper. Yes, even salt and pepper have to be good quality to make this Italian salad. Look for sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper to make this recipe.
💡 Balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze. The authentic Caprese Salad does NOT require balsamic vinegar of any kind. It will simply ruin the taste of stracciatella from burrata and the sweetness of tomatoes. However adding balsamic vinegar became quite popular so if you feel like you want to add some, go ahead and enjoy!
How to Make It
To make tomato caprese with fresh burrata is super easy. Here is how it is done:
Step 1: Start by washing, drying, and slicing tomatoes. Pick the basil leaves, give them a rinse, and dry gently with a kitchen towel.
Step 2: Arrange tomatoes on a plate.
Step 3: Add chopped basil leaves.
Step 4: Gently place burrata cheese in the middle of the plate.
Step 4: Generously drizzle with olive oil and serve. Enjoy!
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Thank you! Elena
I can’t wait to make this, it sounds absolutely delicious and fresh!
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