Name: Burrata Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 4 heirloom tomatoes sliced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved; extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; flaky sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 8 oz burrata; basil pesto; fresh basil leaves

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook0 min

Total15 min

Servings5

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

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Equipment

Serving platter
Small bowl
Sharp knife

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Method

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Plate the heirlooms

Arrange the heirloom tomato slices on a serving platter.

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Dress the cherry tomatoes

Toss the cherry tomatoes lightly with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

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Add to the platter

Add them to the platter.

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Tear the burrata

Tear the burrata over the tomatoes.

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Add the pesto

Spoon or drizzle pesto around the salad.

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Finish

Finish with fresh basil, olive oil, flaky salt, and black pepper.

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Tips

NoteThis recipe is almost entirely about ingredients — save it for tomatoes sweet enough to eat over the kitchen sink.

NoteSalt the tomatoes a few minutes before serving so they release a little juice into the dressing.

NoteBest assembled and eaten the same day; burrata does not like waiting.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

Best FreshAssemble and serve the same day; store leftover components separately, and keep burrata refrigerated in its liquid.

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Frequently asked

Can't find burrata?+

Fresh mozzarella works — you lose the creamy center, so add an extra drizzle of olive oil and a spoonful of ricotta.

Can I make it ahead?+

Prep the tomatoes and dressing up to an hour ahead, but tear the burrata on just before serving.

Store-bought pesto OK?+

Absolutely — a good jarred pesto is exactly the kind of shortcut this salad welcomes.

Burrata Salad

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment