Burrata with Tomatoes & Basil
Sep 10, 2025 02:41 PM
This burrata salad recipe features tomatoes, basil and pine nuts, with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. It's ready in 15 minutes!
Let’s hear it for burrata cheese! I always order burrata when I find it on restaurant menus, and we’ve had some stellar combinations this summer. I can’t resist burrata’s contrasting textures—it’s like fresh mozzarella on the outside, but lusciously soft and creamy on the inside.
For this recipe, I designed a quintessential summertime burrata salad with fresh tomatoes. Serve it with crostini or a loaf of crusty bread to make it an appetizer. This burrata dish comes together in 15 minutes, believe it or not, and it’s a real showstopper.
I wanted to keep it simple but make it taste special. I landed on a combination of cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes for depth, plus freshly toasted pine nuts for a savory note. It’s not complete without a drizzle of rich olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and a sprinkle of fresh basil. I hope it becomes one of your go-to recipes!
Ingredients:
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
- ¼ cup thinly sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil, plus more small leaves for garnish
- 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons thick balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze, divided
- 8 ounces burrata (2 balls)
- 1 ½ tablespoons pine nuts or chopped roasted pistachios
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Flaky sea salt, optional
- Optional: Crostini or crusty bread, for serving
Prep Time:
12 minutes
Cook Time:
3 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
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