Description
A simple yet luxurious dish featuring creamy burrata cheese paired with fresh heirloom tomatoes and fragrant basil, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball of fresh burrata cheese
- 2 cups of heirloom tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by chopping the heirloom tomatoes and placing them in a bowl. Choose a mix of colors for an appealing presentation.
- Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the tomatoes. The fresh aroma of basil will elevate the entire dish!
- Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. This simple dressing enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes.
- Gently toss the tomatoes and basil to combine, ensuring they are well coated in the dressing.
- Serve the burrata cheese on a plate and spoon the tomato mixture over it. The contrast between the creamy cheese and the juicy tomatoes is irresistible.
- Enjoy with crusty bread, perfect for dipping and savoring every creamy bite of burrata.
Notes
Allow the burrata to sit at room temperature for around 30 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg