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 cheese instead of the usual mozzarella. A simple recipe, ridiculously quick, and absolutely delicious!
A classic caprese salad usually uses fresh tomatoes from the tomato season and fresh mozzarella cheese. I have put a simple twist on the classic recipe and used burrata cheese instead – I love it’s creamy texture!
Ingredients
This salad is made with the following simple ingredients!
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Summer Tomatoes
- Fresh Burrata Cheese
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 fresh tomatoes! There are so many different types to choose from and you typically see juicy heirloom tomatoes or heritage tomatoes, but I have opted for sweet little cherry tomatoes. The key is ripe tomatoes. I also prefer to make this Caprese Salad with fresh burrata cheese; I love how soft and creamy it is with its creamy center. This burrata salad with sweet balsamic glaze is so simple! Also don’t forget to serve your salad at room temperature – nobody likes cold tomatoes out the fridge, they have no flavour!
- Pick your selection of favourite juicy tomatoes and slice them
- Arrange the tomato slices on the plate with the ball of burrata in the centre
- Season well with salt and cracked black pepper
- Garnish with some fragrant basil. I have added mine whole but you can tear them roughly or even chiffonade them. Season with some flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper
- Drizzle the top of the tomatoes with balsamic reduction and good olive oil. You can use store-bought balsamic reduction/glaze or make your own – see recipe card
How To Make A Balsamic Glaze
Instructions:
- Pour regular balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan over medium heat.
- If you prefer a sweeter glaze, add in honey or brown sugar at this point.
- Bring the vinegar to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until it has reduced by half and has thickened to a syrup-like consistency.
- Be sure to keep an eye on it and stir frequently to prevent burning.
Once your balsamic reduction glaze is ready, you can immediately use it as a drizzle over grilled vegetables, roasted meats, salads, or desserts like strawberries or ice cream. You can also store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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, roma tomatoes, grape 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.
