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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.
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5 from 17 votes

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
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Traci

Equipment

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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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.

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