Yummy Goodness In Every Mouthful of Tomato Burrata Salad
Tomato Burrata Salad is a variety of fresh garden tomatoes that are filled with sweet and tangy flavors topped with a rich and creamy burrata, fresh basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze!
Picked straight from the garden and layered makes this salad fresh and light! Adding the balsamic glaze gives it an added boost of that heirloom tomato burrata salad feel! And a fun burst of sweetness! Burrata has a creamy texture with curds hidden inside a smooth, pillow-like texture of mozzarella. Creamy and smooth! It makes this salad decadent and even more delicious!
HOW DO YOU SERVE BURRATA?
Burrata is one of my favorite ingredients. It is the creamy curds of mozzarella wrapped in a ball of mozzarella. Basically it is the creamiest, most delicious cheese. There are a few ways to enjoy the creamy and fresh taste of burrata. Plain. Sprinkle of Salt and drizzle some olive oil over top of it. Spread. Bread or crackers are always a top choice to enjoy burrata on top of. Combining. It can be combined with mozzarella cheese or other cheeses. Pizza. It is a great way to top a pizza. Salad. But my favorite way to enjoy burrata is in this caprese like salad!
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUFFALO MOZZARELLA AND BURRATA?
Both burrata and buffalo mozzarella are delicious additions to this salad. And you can use either of them. But they are not the same thing, even if they are extremely similar. Burrata is a fresh Italian cow milk cheese made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is a firm mozzarella that contains the inner cream and curds.
Burrata is often served fresh and at room temperature. It is excellent served with a sprinkle of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. The fresher the burrata is, the softer it will be. Buffalo mozzarella cheese is a mozzarella made from Italian buffalo milk. It is known to be creamier, softer and far more flavorful than cow’s milk. It is similar to burrata in that it is creamy and delicious. But comes from a different animal milk.
CAN THIS TOMATO AND BURRATA SALAD BE MADE AHEAD?
This salad is best freshly chopped and put together all at once to be enjoyed. You can prepare ahead of time but is not recommended. If you are going to try and prep ahead, might I suggest washing your ingredients and laying them out ahead, but not slicing them until just before you are ready to serve. This will help them keep their structure, and allow for more vibrant and delicious flavors.
WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH TOMATO BURRATA SALAD?
This is always a great lunch time meal to enjoy at Burrata House. It is simple, quick and easy to prepare and mix together with a taste that leaves you fulfilled. Tomato burrata salad can also be used as a side dish or an appetizer plate.
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp oregano
1 Tbsp basil chiffoned
3 Heirloom tomatoes green, red, dark red
10 mini heirloom tomatoes yellow and red
8 ounces burrata
2 large basil leaves
2-4 Tbs balsamic reduction or balsamic glaze
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, ground black pepper, paprika, oregano, and chiffoned basil. Set aside.
Slice heirloom tomatoes into 1 cm thick slices.
Halve or quarter mini heirloom tomatoes
Lay tomatoes out on a platter.
Halve the burrata or quarter it. Place it over the tomatoes.
Drizzle with the olive oil and seasoning mixture.
Chiffon the two large basil leaves, and sprinkle over the top of the platter.
Drizzle with balsamic reduction or balsamic glaze.
Serve immediately.
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