Quick Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad
This Quick Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad is a simple and delicious way to enjoy fresh summer tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese. You only need three ingredients and 10 minutes to make this refreshing dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
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Nothing beats a fresh and tasty salad on a hot summer day, and this pesto burrata tomato salad is one of the best! It combines sweet and juicy heirloom tomatoes, soft and creamy burrata cheese, and pesto and tops them with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt and pepper.
This tomato burrata salad is not only delicious but also stunning to look at. The rainbow of heirloom tomatoes adds color and flavor to every bite. It is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
You and your family will love this Italian salad! Try these recipes for more summer salad ideas: Easy Halloumi Salad, Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad and Big Mac Salad.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- This tomato salad looks beautiful!
- The tomatoes and burrata pair very well together.
- It is very easy and quick to put together.
- Every bite is so refreshing and cooling.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Heirloom tomatoes: Select fresh, juicy, ripe tomatoes. You can also use any other tomatoes of your choice e.g. cherry tomatoes, better boy tomatoes or aroma tomatoes.
- Burrata cheese: Use good-quality burrata for the best flavor.
- Olive oil: Use good-quality olive oil.
- Salt: To taste.
- Black pepper: To taste.
- Pesto: I used shop-bought pesto, but you can also use homemade pesto or basil pesto.
- Basil: Use fresh basil leaves to garnish this salad.
Tips and Substitutions
- Tomatoes: For the best flavor, use a variety of heirloom tomatoes, selecting tomatoes of different colors and sizes. You can also use roasted tomatoes.
- Burrata: If you are serving many, then break the cheese into pieces instead of placing it in the middle.
- Batches: This recipe can be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
- Variations: Another famous favorite is tomato burrata salad with prosciutto or basil oil to complement the creamy and tangy cheese. If you are not keen on pesto as a dressing, you can swap it for balsamic vinegar. You can customize it with pine nuts, herbs, arugula, melon, red onions, or greens.
How to Make Quick Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad
- Wash and slice heirloom tomatoes.
2. Place the slices in a bowl, then put the burrata cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
3. Next, season the salad with salt and black pepper.
4. Add pesto and drizzle with olive oil. Finally, garnish the salad with fresh basil leaves.
5. Serve this delicious tomato burrata salad as a main course or side dish with chicken, Baked Salmon with Lemon and Pepper, Easy Gluten-free focaccia Bread, or Paccheri Alla Vittorio.
Recipe FAQs
Heirloom tomatoes are well known for their various colors, shapes, and sizes. Popular heirloom tomatoes include Cherokee purple, green zebra, San Marzano, yellow pear, Brandywine, and more.
It pairs well with tomatoes, salad greens and pizza.
Yes, it can be eaten raw or cooked.
It is best eaten fresh. However, it can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 24 hours.
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Quick Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad
Equipment
- 1 Chefs knife
- 1 chopping board
Ingredients
- 4 heirloom tomatoes (red, green, yellow and orange) sliced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- A drizzle of olive oil
- Pesto
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Slice heirloom tomatoes and arrange them around a burrata cheese ball in a bowl.
- Then, season with salt, pepper, pesto and drizzle olive oil on top.
- Garnish with basil leaves.
- Enjoy this tomato burrata salad on its own or with your favorite side!
Notes
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- Tomatoes: Use various heirloom tomatoes for the best flavor.Â
- Batches: This recipe can be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
