With all the hot weather we have been having it’s time to start having delicious salads – enter Burrata Caprese Salad. An Italian classic using creamy Burrata instead of the usual mozzarella. Insanely simple, ridiculously quick, and absolutely delicious!
How to Make Burrata Caprese Salad
The key to a great burrata salad with balsamic glaze is super fresh ingredients. It’s all about those juicy tomatoes! There are so many different types to choose from and you typically see heirloom or heritage tomatoes, but I have opted for sweet little cherry tomatoes. I also prefer to make this Caprese Salad with Burrata; I love how soft and creamy it is. This burrata salad with balsamic glaze is so simple!
- Pick your selection of favourite tomatoes and slice them
- Arrange the tomatoes on the plate with the burrata in the centre
- Season well with salt and cracked black pepper
- Garnish with some basil leaves. I have added mine whole but you can tear them roughly or even chiffonade them.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction and extra virgin olive oil. You can use store-bought balsamic reduction/glaze or make your own – see the recipe card for instructions.
Variations
Whilst I love this Caprese Burrata, you can switch it up with all sorts of additions/alternatives:
- Heirloom/Heritage tomatoes: prefer bigger tomatoes? Use a selection of traditional heirloom tomatoes or even beef tomatoes will work!
- Use different fruits/vegetables: try making this salad using strawberries or peaches for a delicious sweet and colourful salad
- Fresh herbs: use your favourite herbs – try fresh mint!
- Add some crunch: finish off the salad with some toasted flaked almonds or even some toasted croutons
Burrata Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- 400 g selection of cherry tomatoes
- 1 ball burrata
- 2 tbsp balsamic reduction
- 8 basil leaves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash your tomatoes then prepare them by slicing into halves
- remove the burrata from the brine in its packaging and gently remove any excess brine with a kitchen towel
- dress the plate with the tomatoes in a circular fashion, using the burrata as the centrepiece of the plate
- garnish with the basil leaves
- season with salt and pepper
- drizzle the tomatoes with the balsamic reduction and a little extra virgin olive oil
Notes
- Use the best and freshest tomatoes you can find so this salad can really shine.
- Serve the tomatoes at room temperature to maximise on flavour.
- If you don’t have shop bought balsamic glaze, make your own by bringing balsamic vinegar to the boil then reduce to a gentle simmer until reduced by a 1/3 or a 1/2 depending on desired taste and consistency. Leave to cool before using.
