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    Burrata Caprese with Herb Oil

    Published: Jun 17, 2022 · Modified: May 11, 2023 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Summer at it's finest! A slight twist on the classic salad, this burrata caprese salad boasts colorful wedges of heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese and a fresh and bright herb oil drizzled on top.

    A slight twist on the classic salad, this Burrata Caprese boasts colorful wedges of heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese and a fresh and bright herb oil drizzled on top.

    What would a summer be without showcasing these alluring heirloom tomatoes? A platter full of colorful tomatoes of all different shapes and sizes, I just can't help myself!

    As soon as peak summer hits and tomatoes are at their ripest, I run home to make as many recipes as I can. This heirloom tomato galette is always on the list, as well as refreshing gazpacho.

    Burrata Caprese Salad with Herb Oil

    When summer tomatoes are this perfect, there's not much you need to do to make them shine.

    Creamy burrata cheese is mild and pairs beautifully with the sweet tomatoes. And if you have leftover burrata, I highly recommend adding some to zucchini flower pizza for the perfect summer bite!

    Basil is the third main ingredient in caprese salad, but instead of tearing up leaves of fresh basil (which is absolutely delicious as well), instead a simple herb oil is made to drizzle on top of the salad.

    To Make the Herb Oil

    • Add fresh basil,mint leaves, garlic, lemon zest and juice to a food processor and pulse until mixture is chopped finely.
    • Slowly stream in olive oil while food processor is running. Use a spatula every so often to make sure everything is mixed together well and becomes a smooth, pourable consistency.
    • Season herb oil with salt and pepper and drizzle on top of caprese salad.

    What is Burrata?

    Burrata is a ball of mozzarella with soft cream or stracciatella on the inside. The creamy center makes burrata irresistible. When you buy burrata, the ball of cheese sits in whey, keeping it soft and fresh.

    The ball of burrata will feel heavy, from the creamy center. When you begin to tear open the burrata, the mozzarella exterior will break apart easily and the creamy center oozes out.

    To serve burrata, I like to gently tear it apart and place pieces of the cheese on top of cooked pizzas or alongside roasted tomatoes or keep it simple like this burrata caprese.

    A slight twist on the classic salad, this Burrata Caprese boasts colorful wedges of heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese and a fresh and bright herb oil drizzled on top.

    Whenever I make this caprese burrata, I'm usually cooking outside during the summer.

    Because heirloom tomatoes are at their peak in late summer, which is usually when the temperature is at its warmest, use that to your advantage and keep summer dinners light, fresh and grilled.

    What To Serve with Burrata Caprese Salad

    • Grilled Tomahawk Steak
    • Grilled Branzino with Lemon and Herbs
    • Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
    • Tomato Mascarpone Tart
    A slight twist on the classic salad, this Burrata Caprese boasts colorful wedges of heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese and a fresh and bright herb oil drizzled on top.

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    Burrata Caprese

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    A slight twist on the classic salad, this Burrata Caprese boasts colorful wedges of heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese and a fresh and bright herb oil drizzled on top.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 375 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
     
     

    Herb Oil

    • 1 bunch of fresh herbs Mix of basil and mint
    • 1 garlic clove roughly chopped
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice zested and juiced
    • ¼ cup olive oil or more or less depending on desired consistency
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Salad

    • 2 pounds Various heirloom tomatoes cut in half or quarters
    • 12 ounces burrata cheese
    • Fresh basil for garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • Make the herb oil. Add herbs, garlic, lemon zest and juice to a food processor and pulse until mixture is chopped finely.
    • Slowly add the olive oil while food processor is running. Use a spatula every so often to make sure everything is mixed together well. Add more or less olive oil until it becomes a smooth pourable consistency. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
    • Arrange tomatoes on platter and top with roughly torn burrata cheese. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper.
    • Drizzle herb oil over salad and garnish with more fresh basil. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    The herb oil is versatile and can be made with any combination of tender herbs, such as basil, mint, cilantro or parsley.
    Store any leftover herb oil in a sealed container or mason jar for up to 3 days. 
    For the best tasting tomatoes, store stem side down at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 17gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 546mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2490IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 476mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Coley | Coley Cooks says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      Girl, you are speaking my language with this!!! True story, I devoured two whole balls of burrata the other night by myself. And it was glorious.

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        August 31, 2016 at 3:49 pm

        Yesss!!! No shame! haha

        Reply

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