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Tomato Burrata Salad

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Tomato burrata salad layers juicy heirloom and cherry tomatoes with creamy burrata, fresh basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. This easy summer appetizer or side dish comes together in minutes and is always a crowd favorite.

Colorful sliced cherry tomatoes and heirloom tomatoes surround a ball of fresh burrata, topped with basil and balsamic glaze, on a round black plate for an elegant burrata salad. Bread slices are visible in the background.

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Table of Contents hide
1) What is burrata?
2) Why you'll love this recipe
3) Ingredients You'll Need
4) How to make tomato burrata salad
5) Serving tip
6) What to serve with tomato burrata salad
7) Storage
8) Recipe variations
9) More summer appetizer recipes
10) 📖 Recipe
11) Burrata Salad Recipe

What is burrata?

If you've never had burrata before, you're in for a treat. Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese with a soft mozzarella shell and a rich, creamy center made from mozzarella curds and cream. It has a mild, buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, and crusty bread, making it one of the easiest and most impressive summer appetizers. If you love burrata, try my peach burrata salad next!

Why you'll love this recipe

  • Ready in minutes. No cooking required—just slice, arrange, and serve.
  • Perfect for summer. Ripe tomatoes and creamy burrata are a classic seasonal pairing.
  • Easy to customize. Use your favorite tomatoes and serve with crostini, crackers, or crusty bread.
  • Beautiful for entertaining. This colorful platter looks elegant but couldn't be easier to make.

Ingredients You'll Need

  • Burrata: Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese with a soft mozzarella shell and a rich, creamy center. You'll usually find it packed in water in the specialty cheese section near fresh mozzarella.
  • Tomatoes: Use the ripest tomatoes you can find. I love combining heirloom tomatoes with cherry tomatoes for a mix of colors, textures, and sweetness, but any ripe variety works well.
  • Fresh basil: This adds classic summer flavor and a pop of color. Tear larger leaves instead of chopping them to help prevent bruising.
  • Extra virgin olive oil: A good-quality olive oil adds richness and brings all the fresh flavors together.
  • Balsamic glaze: Balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish that complements the tomatoes and creamy burrata. Regular balsamic vinegar works too if that's what you have.
  • Flaky sea salt and black pepper: A generous pinch of each enhances the flavors without overpowering the fresh ingredients.
Overhead view of crostini, sliced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, burrata, olive oil, balsamic glaze, sea salt, black pepper, and basil—each ingredient labeled for a vibrant tomato burrata salad.

How to make tomato burrata salad

Let the burrata sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before assembling the salad. This takes the chill off and enhances its creamy texture.

A black bowl with a ball of fresh mozzarella in water, reminiscent of the creamy deliciousness found in a classic burrata salad, sits next to a bowl of sliced cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and fresh herbs on a gray surface.
A bowl of sliced red and yellow tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs sits on a tray with arugula, olive oil, flour, and black pepper in small bowls—perfect ingredients for creating a vibrant burrata salad.

Arrange the tomatoes on a serving platter in multiple layers. Nestle the burrata in the center. Scatter the basil over the tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with flaky sea salt and black pepper.

Sliced tomatoes on a black plate surrounded by bread, herbs, whole cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley on a gray surface.
A plate with sliced red and yellow tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and a ball of mozzarella cheese in the center, reminiscent of a classic burrata salad, surrounded by bowls of herbs, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil.

Gently cut into the burrata so the creamy center spills onto the platter. Finish with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

A vibrant burrata salad featuring a plate of sliced red and yellow tomatoes, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a creamy ball of burrata cheese being opened with a knife.
Colorful sliced heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes surround a ball of fresh burrata, topped with basil and balsamic glaze, on a round black plate for an elegant burrata salad. Bread slices are visible in the background.

Serving tip

Before serving, don't skip the step of cutting into the burrata to expose the creamy center. This makes it easier for guests to serve themselves and lets everyone enjoy the rich, creamy filling with every bite.

Close-up of a burrata cheese ball on a platter with sliced tomatoes, basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, creating an irresistible burrata salad.

What to serve with tomato burrata salad

This burrata appetizer pairs well with almost any summer meal and backyard barbecue. Serve it with:

Person's hand picking up tomato burrata salad on crostini from a platter with creamy burrata, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze.

Storage

Tomato burrata salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Recipe variations

More summer appetizer recipes

📖 Recipe

Colorful sliced heirloom tomatoes surround a ball of fresh burrata, topped with basil and balsamic glaze, on a round black plate for an elegant burrata salad. Bread slices are visible in the background.

Burrata Salad Recipe

This burrata salad recipe is everything you want in a summer appetizer—juicy tomatoes, creamy burrata, fragrant basil, olive oil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It comes together in minutes and always makes an impressive presentation.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total time10 minutes
Yield 4 servings
Author Traci
5 from 17 votes
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Ingredients 

  • 4—8 ounces Burrata Cheese
  • 1 pound Tomatoes (ripe), sliced or halved
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Balsamic Glaze, or balsamic vinegar
  • Flaky Sea Salt, to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Drain the BURRATA well, then let it sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before serving to take the chill off and enhance its creamy texture.
  • Arrange the TOMATOES on a serving platter and nestle the BURRATA in the center.
  • Scatter the BASIL over the tomatoes. Drizzle with OLIVE OIL, then season with SALT and PEPPER.
  • Use a sharp knife to gently cut open the BURRATA so the creamy center spills onto the platter.
  • Finish with the BALSAMIC GLAZE and serve immediately with crostini, crackers, or crusty bread.
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Recipe Notes

Tomatoes: Use the ripest tomatoes you can find. A mix of heirloom and cherry tomatoes adds beautiful color, texture, and flavor, but any ripe variety works.
Basil: Tear larger basil leaves by hand instead of chopping them to help prevent bruising and discoloration.
Balsamic glaze: Balsamic glaze is thicker and sweeter than balsamic vinegar, making it ideal for drizzling over the salad. If substituting balsamic vinegar, start with a small amount and add more to taste, since it has a sharper flavor.
Leftovers: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Equipment

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25lb. | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1459IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on brands, ingredients, and portions.

Course Appetizer, Salad, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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  1. Elaine says

    5 stars
    Warning: this recipe may cause you to eat an embarrassing amount of burrata and tomatoes! 😍 We made it with tomatoes from our garden, and it tasted like summer on a plate.

    Reply

    • Traci says

      Best review ever 🤣 Thanks, Elaine! So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for taking the time to leave feedback 🫶🏼

  2. Heidi says

    5 stars
    This really is the perfect summer grilling side. I love how the rich, buttery flavor of the burrata pairs so beautifully with the balsamic glaze. Combined, these make your tomato salad so incredibly delicious!

    Reply

    • Traci says

      I'm so glad you're loving the burrata salad 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to share these kind words. Enjoy!!

  3. Judy says

    Hi- I have been following you now for about a year I have made several of your recipes and I really love how your site is set up. It is easy to follow and pretty tech savvy. I really enjoy your recipes. Thank you sooo much🙏🌻

    Reply

    • Traci says

      Thanks for taking the time to let me know. I'm glad you're enjoying the experience 🙂

  4. Suja md says

    5 stars
    I love how versatile this recipe is! It's a perfect fit for my family! So delicious!

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Yay! So glad to hear your family enjoys burrata 🙂 Thanks so much!

  5. Kathleen says

    5 stars
    Wow, this looks gorgeous! What a fantastic combination of flavors with the fresh tomatoes and burrata. I could eat this every day.

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Aww thank you 🙂 Yes, it's a great way to enjoy tomatoes for sure 🙂 Thanks so much!

  6. Kerri says

    5 stars
    I love recipes that incorporate fresh veggies this time of year! I had never heard of burrata before this recipe but I knew I had to try it! Delicious!

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Yayy! So glad to inspire your interest and glad you enjoyed 🙂 Thanks so much!

  7. Michelle says

    5 stars
    Tried this burrata recipe last night -- it was so delicious!! We enjoyed it!

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Yay! So glad to hear you enjoyed it 🙂 Thanks so much!

  8. Katherine says

    5 stars
    This is the perfect way to enjoy the summer's best tomatoes!

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Yesss! Couldn't agree more and glad you enjoy 🙂 Thanks!

  9. Louise says

    5 stars
    So lush to eat on a hot summer evening! The tomatoes take the burrata to the next level.

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Yesss! I agree and thank you for saying it so perfectly 🙂

  10. Eliza Cross says

    5 stars
    What a gorgeous presentation! Our tomatoes are just ready to pick, and I can't wait to try this. Another winner from The Kitchen Girl!

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Aww thank you! I'm glad you're inspired by this one 🙂

  11. Biana says

    5 stars
    The Burrata with tomatoes looks amazing! Such a perfect summer salad.

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Thanks so much! So glad you like it 🙂

  12. Sharon says

    5 stars
    This burrata recipe with delicious farm-fresh tomatoes and basil is the perfect summertime appetizer or snack.

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Thank youuu! Glad you love it! 🙂

  13. Caitlyn says

    5 stars
    What a beautiful appetizer for any party! The tomatoes look so fresh and I just want to dive right in!

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Thanks so much! Glad you like it 🙂

  14. Cyndy says

    5 stars
    One of my all time favorites! Making this tonight for the family. My heirlooms are coming in fast and furious!

    Reply

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      Yes!!! Us too! Enjoy 🙂

  15. Jeff says

    5 stars
    Whoah! My heirloom tomatoes were made for this burrata recipe! Unbelievable flavor and color, and SO ridiculously easy. Thanks!

    Reply