Try dreamy, creamy Italian burrata cheese in this show-stopping twist on a classic caprese salad. With juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, tangy red onion, and creamy burrata, it's a must-try salad or appetizer for guests!
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and add to a medium salad bowl. If using larger tomatoes, chop roughly into medium sized chunks.
2 cups cherry tomatoes
Add the onion slices, croutons, basil, salt and pepper and dressing, and combine well. If you like, drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the top.
¼ red onion, ¼ cup croutons, ⅓ cup fresh basil, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, 1½ tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ tablespoon balsamic glaze
Place the ball of burrata cheese on top of the salad, in the middle. Break into it at the table so that everyone sees the creamy middle run out!
1 ball burrata cheese
Notes
Servings: This salad serves 2 to 4 as a side dish or light lunch. Ingredients: Try to choose the freshest, ripest ingredients possible, since this salad only has a few ingredients. This is an ideal salad to make when juicy, red tomatoes are available. Heirloom tomatoes are a particularly good choice.Burrata: Check the date on the package to find the freshest cheese possible. Once opened, eat within 24 hours for the freshest taste and texture. Feel free to use around 3 baby burrata instead of 1 large ball of burrata if that's what's available. If burrata isn't available, ball mozzarella is a great substitute in this caprese salad, either a large ball or several small ones. How to serve: Serve with 2-minute olive oil toasts, or fresh crusty bread. Alternatively, serve as a side dish with grilled meat or fish, pizza, quiche or another favorite main.Variations: Pile the salad onto fresh toasted bread for a delicious take on a bruschetta. Add peaches to the salad when in season. Add arugula and prosciutto. Use pesto as well as or instead of fresh basil. Stir cooked pasta, quinoa or gnocchi through the salad for a more substantial meal.