Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes
Burrata with Heirloom tomatoes makes the perfect summer appetizer. Cheese, toasted bread, with fresh fruit, make a wildly delicious trio.
What is burrata?
Burrata is an Italian cheese made from soft cow’s milk. Its outer shell is made of mozzarella while the inside contains stracciatella and fresh cream.
What’s the difference between Burrata and Mozzarella?
Mozzarella and burrata start off being made the same way. Mozzarella is made by stretching the cheese into a solid ball while burrata is stretched open and filled with soft curds and fresh cream.
Burrata is often served with a dash of sea salt, a drizzle of olive oil, toasted bread, and fresh tomatoes. Mozzarella is usually used on pizza, in pasta dishes, and salads.
What to serve with Burrata
Burrata is a great summer appetizer that pairs well with summer fruit like:
Tomatoes
Berries
Cherries
Melon
Peaches
Toasted bread (like baguette or sourdough)
Crackers
Burrata is best served at room temperature and also goes great with any Italian dish. Try it on top of pizza, lasagna, or your favorite pasta.
How to make a Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes
This is one of the easiest and tastiest salads you’ll ever make. If you’re having a last-minute get together this burrata heirloom tomatoes salad won’t let you down. Your guest will fall in love with the creamy texture paired with crispy bread.
Slice your tomatoes and place them on a platter with the burrata in the center. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper and then drizzle some olive oil over the top or use your dressing of choice.
Add some basil or mint leaves to top it off and serve.
*Feel free to slice the burrata into small chunks for everyone to easily enjoy*
Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 4 heirloom tomatoes
- 1 burrata 8 ounce
- ½ cup fresh basil or mint leaves
- flaky sea salt
- ground black pepper
- toasted bread
Instructions
- Slice your tomatoes and arrange on a platter
- Place the burrata in the center or slice the burrata into small chunks
- Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Drizzle some olive oil or a dressing of your choice.
- Top it off with basil and mint leaves and any other fruit you like to add.
- Serve with toasted bread and enjoy!