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Burrata Capresse with Cherry Tomatoes and a side of toasted sourdough bread

Burrata Caprese Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
Enjoy this Burrata Caprese Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting board
  • serving platter

Ingredients
  

  • 2 balls fresh burrata cheese
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1.5 pints)
  • 10-12 fresh basil leaves, julienned
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (adjust amount per preference)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • Optional: Top with cracked black pepper, balsamic pickled onions, or microgreens

Instructions
 

Prepare Burrata

  • Place the burrata cheese on a serving platter.

Prepare Tomatoes

  • Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes around the burrata on the platter.

Add Fresh Basil

  • Sprinkle the julienned basil leaves over the burrata and tomatoes. 

Drizzle with Olive Oil

  • Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the burrata, tomatoes, and basil. The high-quality olive oil enhances the flavors of the dish.

Season with Salt

  • Sprinkle salt over the burrata and tomatoes to taste.

Serve & Enjoy

  • Serve the Burrata Caprese immediately. This dish is best enjoyed when the burrata is fresh and creamy. Use a knife to cut into the burrata, allowing the creamy center to ooze out and mingle with the tomatoes, basil, and other flavors on the plate.
Keyword 5-ingredient
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