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.
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 a splash of color and a burst of flavor to every bite. It really 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: halloumi salad, cucumber salad and big mac salad.
What I Love About 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
- 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.
- Basil: Use fresh basil leaves to garnish this salad.
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Chef’s knife
Recipe Variation
Another popular favorite is tomato burrata salad with proschuitto or tomato burrata salad with basil oil to complement the creamy and tangy cheese.
If you are not keen on pesto as a dressing, you can swap it with balsamic vinegar.
You can also customize it with pine nuts, herbs, red onions or greens to make it your own.
How to Make Tomato Burrata Salad
- Wash and slice heirloom tomatoes. Place the slices in a bowl, then put the burrata cheese in the center of the tomatoes.
2. Next, season the salad with salt and black pepper. Add pesto and drizzle with olive oil. Finally, garnish the salad with fresh basil leaves.
3. Serve this delicious tomato burrata salad as a main, side or with chicken, fish, focaccia bread or pasta.
Tips and Tricks
- Tomatoes: Use a variety of heirloom tomatoes for the best flavor. Select tomatoes with different colors and sizes.
- 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.
FAQs
It is a type of tomato that is well known for its various colors, shapes and sizes. Popular heirloom tomatoes include: chereokee 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
- Chefs knife
- chopping board
Ingredients
- 4-5 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
- Tomatoes: Use various heirloom tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Batches: This recipe can be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
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