This Burrata Caprese is a simple, yet elegant summer salad, combines perfectly ripe tomatoes with fresh, aromatic basil and creamy, unctuous burrata cheese.
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To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Tomatoes are a good source of several vitamins and minerals. The Health Benefits of Tomatoes.
- Fresh burrata cheese is a delicious Italian style cheese, traditionally made into small pouches. Each pouch encases a thick center of creamy cheese that oozes out when you slice into it. The outside is made from mozzarella, which is dense enough to hold in the silky interior, which is composed of stracciatella and cream.
- Salt, ground black pepper, balsamic glaze, olive oil, and fresh basil leaves.
How to make this Recipe:
- Prepare tomatoes
Thinly slice tomatoes and arrange them on a serving platter.
- Add basil
Top with fresh basil.
- Add burrata cheese
Remove burrata from brine and pat dry with a paper towel. Place it in the center of your tomato spread. Cut cheese down the middle to expose creamy center.
- Season and drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze
Sprinkle your salad with salt and black pepper. Add a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Serve and enjoy!
Burrata caprese: Frequently Asked Questions
The primary difference is the cheese. Traditional Caprese uses fresh mozzarella, while Burrata Caprese uses burrata, providing a creamier and more luxurious texture.
It’s best to prepare Burrata Caprese just before serving to maintain the freshness of the ingredients, especially the burrata, which should be served at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
While the classic recipe is simple, you can enhance it with ingredients like arugula, roasted red peppers, prosciutto, or fruits like peaches for a unique twist.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. However, the burrata will lose some of its creaminess, and the tomatoes may become soggy.
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Burrata caprese
Ingredients
- 3-4 tomatoes
- 4 ounces fresh burrata cheese (in brine, room temperature)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Thinly slice tomatoes and arrange them on a serving platter. Top with fresh basil.
- Remove burrata from brine and pat dry with a paper towel. Place it in the center of your tomato spread.
- Cut cheese down the middle to expose creamy center.
- Sprinkle your salad with salt and black pepper.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Serve and enjoy!
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