Garden Herb-Infused Tomato Salad
A refreshing salad featuring heirloom tomatoes, burrata, and garden herbs, dressed in a bright balsamic vinaigrette for a garden-to-table experience. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, fresh basil into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 medium, sliced heirloom tomatoes
- 1/2 cup burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup, torn fresh basil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Arrange 4 slices of heirloom tomatoes on a plate, then top with 1/2 cup burrata cheese and 1/2 cup torn fresh basil.
- Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp Dijon mustard in a small bowl until emulsified, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the tomatoes, burrata, and basil, ensuring every component is lightly coated.
- Step 4: Gently toss the salad with clean hands for 30 seconds until ingredients are evenly distributed and flavors combine, then serve immediately.
