Burrata is an Italian cheese made from cow's milk and it typically comes in one 8 oz. ball or two 4 oz. balls. It's made by creating a pouch of fresh mozzarella cheese and filling it with Stracciatella which is shredded fresh mozzarella soaked in cream. The combination of textures along with the rich flavor is what makes burrata so delicious.

What is burrata salad made of?

This burrata salad is reminiscent of a Caprese salad (or even Bruschetta ) but instead of fresh mozzarella, it uses burrata cheese for a burrata Caprese salad! So it's made with tomatoes that are marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic with fresh basil and plenty of creamy burrata cheese.

Can you put burrata in a salad?

Yes! And you should! In this tomato salad, burrata is the shining star that brings it all together. Burrata pairs with a variety of flavors but there is nothing more classic than burrata, tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil!

What does burrata cheese go with?

Burrata is a pretty mild cheese that can pair well with a variety of flavors. It pairs nicely with fruits and sweet flavors for a delicious dessert or it goes well with more savory flavors for an easy appetizer or salad. However, my favorite combination of all is burrata with tomatoes and basil. It's also delicious in pasta or on pizza !

20 Minute Tomato and Burrata Salad

Name: Burrata Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 (10 oz.) containers of grape/cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; 1/4 cup julienne cut fresh basil leaves; 8 oz. burrata cheese; 1/4 cup basil pesto, optional; homemade crostini

Ingredients

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2 (10 oz.) containers of grape/cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
1/4 cup julienne cut fresh basil leaves
8 oz. burrata cheese
1/4 cup basil pesto, optional
homemade crostini

Instructions

Add tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper to a bowl.
Mix until well combined.
Let marinate for about 10 minutes or so while you make your crostini.
Stir in julienne cut basil.
Transfer tomatoes to a serving platter.
Gently tear burrata apart into bite-sized pieces and place over the tomatoes.
Drizzle with pesto if desired. Season to taste with salt and serve with crostini!

Equipment

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large bowl

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Notes

You’ll have a bit of leftover juice from the marinated tomatoes. I like to save this and use it for a simple dressing! Add a teaspoon or so of Dijon mustard or mayonnaise, season to taste with salt and pepper, and voila! You’ve got a delicious, tangy balsamic vinaigrette perfect for any salad! You can also just spoon the marinade juices over the tomatoes when serving for an extra pop of flavor.
Don’t skip the crostini! This burrata salad tastes best served with crispy, crunchy homemade crostini and the best part is they only take a few minutes to prep. Crispy crostini is the perfect vehicle for marinated tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese.
Feel free to add sliced peaches and make this into a tomato peach burrata salad. You could also add pitted cherries or another stone fruit to make it a more fruity salad. Tomatoes are technically a fruit so they pair well with other fruits!

Author: Kylie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 117
Sugar: 2.3 g
Sodium: 369.4 mg
Fat: 7.1 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 9.6 g
Cholesterol: 5.1 mg