Burrata Caprese Recipe - Foolproof Living (2024)

Nothing says summer more than ripe, juicy tomatoes, and this burrata caprese salad celebrates tomato season in style. And if you are looking for more ways to use your summer tomatoes, be sure to check out Mozzarella Cucumber Tomato Salad, Turkish Bean Salad, and Caprese Pasta Salad.

What Is Burrata?

Fresh burrata cheese is an Italian cow’s milk cheese with an outer shell of fresh mozzarella wrapped around a soft center of stracciatella (cheese curds and cream). It is similar in taste and appearance to fresh mozzarella cheese but with a creamy center.

Originally from Puglia, Italy, at the Castel del Monte in recent years, it has become a global sensation around the world.

Ingredients

Burrata cheese Caprese salad is a cinch to make and requires just a few key ingredients from the grocery store or farmer’s market. You will need:

• Burrata cheese:You can find a ball of burrata in smaller Italian markets, cheese shops, orthe cheese section of your local grocery store.
• Tomatoes: I use a combination of large heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Juicy heirloom tomatoes are best for their steak-like quality, and the cherry tomatoes add a sweet bite. Feel free to use any tomatoes, including Roma tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, tomatoes on the vine, or grape tomatoes. You can also mix burrata cheese with roasted tomatoes for a next-level summer treat.
• Fresh basil leaves: Garnish with whole basil leaves or tear them gently with your hands.
• Balsamic vinegar
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Seasonings: Keep it simple with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. A final sprinkle of flaky salt adds a nice, salty crunch.

How to Make this Burrata Caprese Recipe?

The combination of creamy burrata cheese, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves is just as delicious here as a traditional Caprese salad. But the best part – it’s ready in less than 10 minutes after a few easy steps. Here’s how to make this burrata caprese salad:

1. Prepare tomatoes: Slice tomatoes with a serrated knife into ⅓-inch thick slices. Arrange them on a serving platter and season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
2. Add burrata cheese: Place burrata balls in the center of the serving platter. Alternatively, gently cut them into smaller pieces with a sharp paring knife (or with you clean hands) and scatter the chunks over the sliced tomatoes.
3. Season: Sprinkle the tomatoes and burrata with the rest of the salt and black pepper. Finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar (and balsamic glaze, if using). Garnish with basil leaves. Enjoy!

How to Store Leftovers

Leftover tomato caprese with fresh burrata will keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. However, keep in mind the buratta’s cream will solidify and lose its viscosity over time, so it will not be as creamy on days two and three.

Variations

While this tomato caprese with fresh burrata is pretty easy and straightforward, you can elevate it by adding other ingredients. Below are a few options:

• Grilled eggplant: Layer it with grilled eggplant just like we did in our Eggplant Caprese.
• Dressing: Take this Caprese Burrata up a notch with a simple basil dressing, like my Basil Pesto Vinaigrette, or go for Balsamic and Lemon Dressing.
• Avocado: Although untraditional, a ripe avocado adds another layer of creaminess and color to this tomato burrata salad.
• Add fruit: Summer stone fruit like fresh or grilled peaches or even fresh cherries would be a wonderful addition to this dish.

What to Serve It With?

When you put this Caprese salad with burrata on the table, I think we can all agree that it will be the star of the show. Make it a part of your Memorial Day Menu, Labor Day Menu, or 4th of July celebrations! Here are some pairing and serving suggestions:

• Crusty Bread: Serve it with warm, crusty bread, such as French baguette orNo Knead Olive Bread, on the side for an appetizer that is guaranteed to impress.
• Bruschetta: Slice a baguette, brush with olive oil, and toast just before serving alongside the tomato caprese with fresh burrata, or make it a part of your Meat and Cheese Platter.
• Grilled or Roasted Meats: Give it a nice boost of protein and serve it as a side dish with Marinated Shrimp Skewers, Grilled Mahi Mahi, Shish Tawook, Greek Yogurt Chicken, or Shrimp Scampi.
• Pasta: Go all-out Italian and serve it with a main dish like my Garlic Butter Pasta, Lemon Ricotta Pasta or Baked Ziti with Eggplant.
• Vegetable Meals: Keep it vegetarian and serve alongside Baked Eggplant Parm or Eggplant Involtini.
• Crisp White Wine: If all else fails, treat yourself to this gorgeous salad and a crisp, chilled glass of wine like an Italian Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.

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