Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Caprese Salad
A vibrant summer salad showcasing garden-fresh heirloom tomatoes with creamy burrata and basil, drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, fresh basil leaves 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
- 2 cups, quartered heirloom tomatoes
- 1 ball (8 oz) burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup, torn fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Arrange 2 cups quartered heirloom tomatoes in a single layer on a platter, ensuring even distribution.
- Step 2: Gently place 1 ball burrata cheese on top of the tomatoes and drizzle with 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, making sure to cover the cheese surface.
- Step 3: Scatter 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves over the top and season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 4: Whisk 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar with 1 tsp water until slightly emulsified, then drizzle sparingly over the salad just before serving to avoid sogginess.
