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Caprese Salad With Burrata Cheese

This caprese salad with burrata cheese is a delicious twist on a popular favorite! It’s still fresh and simple, but with the addition of soft, creamy burrata in place of traditional mozzarella.

Once you try this version of the caprese salad, you’ll have a hard time deciding which one is your favorite! How is this different? If you’re not familiar with burrata cheese, it is a fresh cheese usually sold packed in liquid and in the form of a ball. It is a soft cheese with a slightly chewy (and edible) outer casing made from mozzarella, while the inside is a thick, creamy fresh curd. The fresh curd is reminiscent of a thin, creamy cottage cheese without the lumps. Once you slice into the burrata, you can scoop it in dollops, or stir it into your dish.

If you love caprese salads, try our Caprese Appetizer Salad or this Tomato Burrata Salad.

Caprese Salad With Burrata Cheese

Why You’ll Love Caprese Salad With Burrata Cheese

Easy To Make – All you need to do is slice the tomatoes, pull the basil leaves from the stems, tops with burrata, and plate. The balsamic glaze is made on the stove here, but if you want to cut out that step, you can use store bought balsamic glaze.

Light & Fresh – Fresh tomatoes, fresh herbs, and fresh cheese! You won’t feel weighed down with this easy, refreshing salad.

Versatile – This caprese salad with burrata cheese can be made small enough for a single portion, or large enough to serve for a dinner party or as an appetizer.

Caprese Salad With Burrata Cheese Ingredients

To make Caprese Salad With Burrata Cheese, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • Burrata Cheese: This is available in the specialty cheeses section, usually packed in liquid. I’ve found it at the regular grocery store in both large balls and mini balls. Trader Joe’s also keeps it in stock.
  • Fresh Tomatoes: You can use vine-ripened baby tomatoes, halved and arranged on the plate around the burrata, or large, fresh tomatoes. I love a good heirloom tomato, and the colorful varieties add a lovely aesthetic to the dish.
  • Fresh Basil: If you have a basil plant, just pull the leaves and plate. Otherwise, you can find pre-packed fresh basil bundles in the produce section. You can plate the leaves whole, but if you prefer, you are welcome to slice the leaves into smaller pieces.
  • Balsamic Vinegar: You’ll use this to reduce to a glaze (or you can buy a bottle of pre-made balsamic glaze). Either way, the balsamic reduction adds a sweet and tangy touch of flavor that is so good!
  • Olive Oil: Use a high quality extra virgin for this one to add a light flavor. If you don’t have any on hand, you can skip this.
  • Salt & Pepper: Don’t skip this! Burrata has a very soft and mild flavor. The simple addition of salt and pepper really enhances the flavors in this salad. You can use fine sea salt, or flaky sea salt to add a touch of crunchy texture.

(Scroll down to the bottom for the printable recipe card with exact measurements and recipe instructions.)

How To Make Caprese Salad With Burrata Cheese

  1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: Add half cup of balsamic vinegar to a small sauce pan and boil until reduced to a glaze.
  2. Prepare the burrata: Remove the burrata from the liquid it is packed in, lightly pat it dry, and set aside.
  3. Prepare the tomatoes and basil: Slice the tomatoes and tear the basil leaves from the stem. Arrange tomatoes around the edges of a serving platter.
  4. Plate the salad: Add the burrata cheese and basil leaves to the center of the platter with the tomatoes surrounding them.
  5. Season: Add fresh ground pepper and flaky sea salt, then drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
How To Serve Caprese Salad With Burrata Cheese

Variations & Tips

The caprese salad is simple and delicious just the way it is, but if you want to change things up a bit, here are a few suggestions for variations and some preparation tips.

  • You can make some of this ahead of time by pre-slicing the tomatoes and tearing the basil. Simply pack them separately, then plate and serve with the cheese when ready.
  • Turn it into a breakfast salad and top it with poached eggs.
  • Add prosciutto slices or crumbled bacon.
  • Add a dollop of pesto in place of or in addition to the fresh basil.
  • Serve it with baguette slices or other crusty bread.
  • Add sliced peaches, either fresh or grilled.
  • Serve it with a side of cous cous, and top it with the caprese salad ingredients.
  • Serve it on a bed of mixed greens.
  • Add pine nuts or chopped walnuts.
  • Add fresh sliced avocado.
  • Swap the cheese for fresh mozzarella, ricotta, queso fresco, feta, or even cottage cheese.
Caprese Salad With Burrata Cheese

Caprese Salad with Burrata Cheese

Yield: 3-4 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This caprese salad with burrata cheese is a delicious twist on a popular favorite! It's still fresh and simple, but with the addition of soft, creamy burrata in place of traditional mozzarella.

Ingredients

  • 1 large burrata cheese
  • 3 - 4 fresh summer tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, boiled until reduced by half
  • High-quality extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Arrange tomato slices around edge of serving platter. Place cheese and basil leaves in the center.
  2. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic reduction (serve remaining balsamic on the side).
  3. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 102Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 132mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.

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