Description
Burrata Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Basil Pesto is a delightful summer dish that beautifully showcases fresh ingredients. This vibrant salad features creamy burrata cheese nestled among juicy heirloom tomatoes, all drizzled with aromatic basil pesto. Perfect as an appetizer or side for gatherings, its colorful presentation and refreshing flavors make it a must-try for any occasion. With minimal prep time, you can impress your guests with this gourmet yet easy-to-make dish that celebrates the best of summer produce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Optional: Grilled bread, fresh basil, olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the heirloom tomatoes and layer them on a large serving platter. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Nestle the drained burrata cheese among the tomatoes, gently breaking it open to reveal its creamy interior.
- Drizzle the basil pesto over the salad for added flavor and vibrancy.
- Serve immediately alongside grilled bread or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg