Burrata Cheese Caprese Salad Recipe

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Cool and refreshing dish featuring cherry tomatoes, red onion, creamy burrata cheese, fresh basil, and olive oil and balsamic reduction.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 465kcal

Slice the tomatoes in half and arrange them on a serving platter or bowl. Place the ball of burrata cheese on top of the tomatoes (mine is two 4-ounce balls) or scatter smaller pieces over the tomatoes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and thin red onion slices, tucking them between the tomato slices and burrata.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously over the tomatoes and burrata. Add a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze over the top.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve with crusty bread on the side to soak up the delicious juices and olive oil.

Serve the creamy burrata caprese salad immediately, ideally with crusty bread on the side to soak up the delicious juices and olive oil.
Place any leftover caprese salad in an airtight container or cover the salad bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.
If possible, store the tomatoes, burrata, and basil separately from any dressing or olive oil. This helps prevent the tomatoes from becoming too soggy.
Burrata caprese salad is best enjoyed fresh, so try to consume the leftovers within 1-2 days for optimal flavor and texture. The tomatoes and basil may wilt over time, the red onion will overpower everything, and the cheese can lose its creamy texture.
You can customize the dish by adding ingredients like sliced avocado, roasted red peppers, or prosciutto for added flavor and variety.
If cherry tomatoes are not available, substitute roma tomatoes, or vine ripe tomatoes in clusters and slice into thick slices. You may want to remove the seeds from larger tomatoes.