Burrata Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Basil Pesto
Burrata Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Basil Pesto is a delightful summer dish that beautifully showcases the season’s freshest produce. The creamy burrata paired with juicy heirloom tomatoes and fragrant basil pesto creates a flavor explosion that is simply irresistible. This salad is not just easy to prepare—taking only 10 minutes to assemble—but it also makes for an impressive centerpiece at any gathering. Whether enjoyed as a light main course, a side dish, or at a picnic, this vibrant salad offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- Kosher salt & ground black pepper
- Optional: grilled bread, fresh basil, olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the heirloom tomatoes and slice them into rounds or wedges.
- On a large serving platter, layer the tomato slices and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Nestle the burrata in the center, gently breaking it apart to reveal the creamy interior.
- Drizzle basil pesto over the top and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg