The Best Burrata Caprese Salad
Burrata caprese salad takes the classic flavors of the tomato, mozzarella, and basil combination and turns it up a notch with decadent burrata cheese. This easy variation of caprese with burrata makes for an effortlessly elegant dinner or appetizer anytime.
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I have never met a cheese I love more than good old burrata.
Mozzarella filled with cream?
Um yes! Sign me up!
I’m down for that anytime day or night!
And it is ah-maaaaaaa-zing in this burrata caprese salad.
Creamy cheese, sweet tomatoes, fragrant basil.
Heaven!
What the heck is burrata anyway?
Burrata is mozzarella’s creamier cousin.
It’s an Italian cow’s milk cheese like mozzarella.
Unlike mozzarella, only the exterior of the cheese is solid cheese.
The interior is full of cream and a type of soft cheese called stracciatella.
This makes for a richer cheese than mozzarella and an ooey gooey experience when you cut into it.
Ingredients and Kitchen Supplies
To make this you’ll need:
- Tomatoes– Halved cherry tomatoes but you could use sliced roma tomatoes if you’d rather.
- Burrata– You can find this in the specialty cheese case in the grocer. It normally comes in a container packed in water like fresh mozzarella.
- Basil– Fresh basil not dried. There’s no substitute.
- Balsamic glaze– Honey and balsamic vinegar. Though if you don’t want to use a balsamic glaze this would be amazing with Pesto Genovese or even Easy Lemon Pesto Sauce on top
- Optional– Sliced bakery bread or greens like arugula or both!
Kitchen supplies you’ll need include:
How to Make the Best Caprese Salad with Burrata
1. Prep the tomatoes.
Rinse the tomatoes and cut them in half legnthwise.
2. Assemble the salad.
Lay the sliced tomatoes down on a serving platter. Place the burrata pieces on top of the tomatoes. Top with fresh basil.
3. Make the balsamic glaze.
Whisk the balsamic and honey together in a small saucepan over medium low heat and let it cook until it reduces to the point where it coats the back of a spoon. Drizzle the glaze over the salad. Enjoy!
Variations and Serving Suggestions
This burrata caprese salad is delicious as is!
I also love serving it with sliced piece of baguette or Italian bread for a burrata bruschetta appetizer vibe.
It’s also delicious serving this over arugula or baby spinach or even chopped romaine hearts for a bit of extra greens.
Storing Leftovers
Do not store leftovers of this.
You must eat burrata after you cut into the center the same day.
FAQs
What is the difference between caprese and burrata?
Caprese is not technically a cheese but a combination of fresh tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and basil. Burrata is a type of cheese that’s similar to fresh mozzarella on the outside but full of fresh cream on the inside.
What is burrata good with?
\Everything! Anything you could put fresh mozzarella on or in would be delicious with burrata. You could use it in pasta recipes like Tomato Pasta with Burrata or Pea Pesto Pasta with Burrata and Sun Dried Tomatoes. It’s also incredible on pizzas, flatbreads, or in any form of caprese salad imaginable.
Can you eat the outside of burrata?
Yes! The outside of the burrata is just firm mozzarella. Eat it all!
Why is burrata so popular?
Burrata is having a moment. It’s fairly easy to find and comparably priced to other cheese. Plus, though it is simple, it feels really decadent thanks to that incredible creamy center.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t want to make a balsamic glaze? Just drizzle on some balsamic vinegar or even pesto or lemon pesto sauce.
- You could use heirloom tomatoes or roma tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes.
- I highly recommend serving this with slices of baguette or crostini so you can get all that cream from the burrata.
- This is easy to double or half if you are feeding a crowd or if you want to make an easy dinner for two.
Other Recipes with Burrata
- Easy Italian Burrata Panzanella Salad Recipe
- Tomato Pasta with Burrata
- Pea Pesto Pasta with Burrata and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Other Caprese Recipes
- The Best Shrimp Caprese Pasta
- Shrimp Caprese Salad with Honey Balsamic Reduction
- Strawberry Caprese Salad
- Panzanella Caprese Salad
- Mini Caprese Skewers
- Easy Pesto Caprese Salad (Italian Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Salad)
- Air Fryer Gnocchi Caprese
- Fried Mozzarella Caprese Salad
- 5 Minute Easy Caprese Panini Sandwich with Pesto
- Instant Pot Caprese Pasta
- Elegant and Easy Prosciutto Caprese Skewers
- Puff Pastry Caprese Cups
- Caprese Zoodle Bowls with Chickpeas
- Easy Tortellini Caprese Skewers
- Easy Baguette Caprese Sandwich with Pesto
- Caprese Tortellini Pasta Salad with Pesto
And for another salad loaded with bright summer tomatoes check out this tomato and onion salad.
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Ingredients
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces of burrata cheese
- 1 cup of fresh basil
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbs honey
Instructions
- Rinse the tomatoes and cut them in half legnthwise,
- Assemble the salad by laying the cut down on a platter or in a bowl.
- Top the cut tomatoes with burrata balls and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper if desired to taste.
- Set the salad aside and make the balsamic glaze.
- To make the balsamic glaze, whisk the the honey and balsamic together in a small sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until the glaze thickens and reduces down by a third. It should take about 5 minutes. Stir the entire time.
- When the glaze is done, drizzle over the salad and enjoy.
Notes
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