Italy has perfected the art of finding perfection in simplicity. Take the caprese salad. This salad of sweet heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil is further elevated by the addition of smooth, creamy burrata. This Caprese Salad with Burrata is the very definition of la dolce vita.
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Caprese salad, or insalata caprese, is a simple Italian salad consisting of tomato, basil and mozzarella. No one knows you created the caprese salad but there are a few theories. One story posits that in the 1920s a patriotic mason created the dish to honor the colors of the Italian flag. Another story states the salad was created at the Hotel Quisisana in Capri.
What is Burrata?
Burrata is a fresh cheese from Italy made from cow’s or buffalo milk. An outer shell of fresh mozzarella is filled with cream and cheese curds and formed into a ball, it is typically found in containers packed in a light brine. To serve burrata allow it to come to room temperature to best enjoy it’s creamy texture.
Ingredients for Caprese Salad
- Heirloom tomatoes
- Basil
- Burrata
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Flaky Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
- Balsamic Vinegar (optional)
How to Make Caprese Salad with Burrata
Since this is such a simple recipe make sure to get your hands on the best ingredients you can find. Fresh heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata, extra virgin olive oil and flaky sea salt take your basic caprese salad from good to great. While traditionally caprese salad doesn’t always have balsamic I find a drizzle of a good aged balsamic or a balsamic reduction elevates the caprese salad even further.
Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on a platter. Scatter the basil on top of the tomatoes. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the burrata on top of the tomatoes and if desired drizzle with balsamic vinegar or this creamy balsamic dressing.
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Caprese Salad with Burrata
Ingredients
- 4-6 medium to large heirloom tomatoes
- 8 oz Burrata
- 1/4 cup basil leaves whole or sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt or flaky sea salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze optional
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on a platter. Scatter the basil on top of the tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the burrata on top of the tomatoes.
- If desired drizzle with balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze.
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Amy Liu Dong says
I love how easy and simple this recipe is. I am going to make this for tonight, yum!
Ann says
This salad sounds and looks wonderful! So fresh! Excited to give it a try! Thanks for the share!