Creamy Burrata Salad with Summer Heirloom Tomatoes
This quick and easy Burrata Salad is a light and refreshing summer dish that is perfect for a picnic or a light lunch. The creamy burrata cheese is paired with juicy, seasonal heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and aged balsamic vinegar. A simple, yet delicious no-cook salad recipe for those hot summer days.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 265kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large heirloom tomatoes about 1 lb, sliced into rounds or wedges
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
- Flaky sea salt
- 8 oz (2 balls) burrata cheese room temperature
- 2 Tbsp high quality extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup loosely packed basil leaves about 20 leaves
- Chopped pistachios optional, for serving
Instructions
- Prep the tomatoes. Place all sliced, halved, or tomato wedges in a colander set over a mixing bowl. Season generously with flaky sea salt, about 1-2 tsp. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes. Reserve the tomato liquid for another use (like a salad dressing!), then transfer the seasoned tomatoes to a large platter.
- Add the burrata. You can leave the burrata balls whole, but we like to cut them into quarters or break them apart with our hands and scatter all around the tomatoes. Season the cheese lightly with flaky sea salt.
- Dress the salad, then serve. Drizzle everything with 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar. Season with about ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, then scatter basil leaves on top (and pistachios, if using). Serve immediately!
Notes
- Cheese swaps: Use fresh mozzarella (torn), stracciatella, ricotta salata, or goat cheese if burrata isn’t available.
- Make ahead: Assemble shortly before serving. Let burrata sit at room temp 30 minutes; salt and drain tomatoes 10–15 minutes before assembling.
- Storage: Best day one. Refrigerate leftovers airtight for 1–2 days (tomatoes will soften). Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2571IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 1mg
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