Sliced Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad
Creamy burrata and a zingy mayo dressing complement the juicy tomatoes and fresh basil in this 10-minute tomato burrata salad!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs large tomatoes like beefsteak or heirloom, 1.4 kg
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt and pepper
- ¼ cup mayonnaise 50 g
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil roughly chopped
- 1 tsp capers
- 1 or 2 balls burrata cheese
Instructions
- Slice: Slice tomatoes crosswise into thin slabs and arrange them on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Sauce: Stir together ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 Tbsp lemon juice.
- Assemble: Drizzle sauce over the tomatoes and top with 2 Tbsp fresh basil, 1 tsp capers, and 1 or 2 balls burrata cheese (torn into big chunks). Serve immediately.
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Notes
Storage: Tomatoes get wet and soft quickly, so this salad is best eaten right away.
Tips for slicing tomatoes: Use a serrated knife for the cleanest and best slices of tomato.
What is burrata? It's a fresh cheese that is essentially a ball of mozzarella filled with cream. It's made with either cow's milk or buffalo milk. It can be eaten raw and has a similar taste to cheddar or aged brie.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.3g | Protein: 8.2g | Fat: 12.9g | Saturated Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 4.6g | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 0mg
