Burrata Caprese Salad is an effortless Italian salad with burrata cheese, basil, olive oil, and salt.Its vibrant explosion of fresh Italian flavors including heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy burrata without balsamic vinegar. Using only a handful of fresh ingredients,

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: Heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes are best for this recipe.Add grape tomatoes for additional texture
• Basil: Fresh always, choose a mix of large and smaller leaves and ensure it’s thoroughly washed and dried before using.
• Olive Oil: Use the highest-quality Italian olive oil you have available to you.
• Sea Salt Flakes: Maldon Sea Salt Flakes is our preferred option
• Burrata Cheese: An Italian cheese, made of cow’s milk, that resembles mozzarella, but is filled with cream and cheese curds. If making this burrata caprese recipe for a crowd a fresh, soft, mozzarella (preferably buffalo mozzarella) is ideal.

Instructions

• Season the grape tomatoes. Slice grape tomatoes in half crosswise and place in a bowl. Add basil, olive oil, and salt, then toss and set aside.
• Plate the heirloom tomatoes Arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes on the outer edge of a large plate in a wreath shape.
• Prepare the burrata cheese. Drain the water and place the ball of burrata cheese in a sieve for a minute.
• Plate the burrata cheese.Place the burrata cheese in the center of the heirloom tomatoes. Season with salt.
• Add grape tomatoes and open the burrata.Arrange the grape tomatoes over the heirloom tomatoes and around the burrata. Then gently twist the nub on top of the cheese and tear it open to reveal the inside of the burrata.
• Pile the greens on top of the oranges. Use a peeler to shave Parmigiano Reggiano over top. Crack pepper to taste over top. Serve with knife and fork.
• Store extra dressing in a jar in the fridge or at room temperature if your kitchen is cool. Shake or whisk well before using.

Recipe from Alexandra's Kitchen