Tomato Burrata Caprese Salad

by Jay Wadams

Bright, colourful and perfectly delicious Tomato Burrata Caprese Salad (Insalata Caprese) is the ultimate Italian summer salad with fresh green basil, creamy white burrata and juicy red tomatoes representing the colours of the Italian flag.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Serves

Ingredients

for the salad:

▢ 750 g ripe, juicy tomatoes use a mix of colours and varieties for the best impact
▢ 1 bunch fresh basil
▢ 400g Burrata 2-3 balls
▢ extra virgin olive oil
▢ sea salt
▢ black pepper

for the dressing:

▢ 3 Tbsp basil pesto
▢ 2 Tbsp olive oil
▢ 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar

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Instructions

SLICE AND SALT TOMATOES: Use a sharp knife to slice thickly slice the tomatoes, season generously with salt and a little black pepper, then set aside for 15 minutes.
ADD BASIL: Tear the leaves of the basil from the stems, then scatter the leaves over the tomatoes.
TEAR THE BURRATA: Drain the burrata, discarding the liquid it is packaged in. Holding the burrata over the platter to catch any of the filling, tear it into bite-sized pieces and scatter over the plate. Drizzle with olive oil.
MAKE THE DRESSING: Whisk together the dressing ingredients, thin with a little cold water if necessary, then spoon over the salad.
SERVE: Serve immediately with plenty of fresh, white bread.

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