This easy Tomato and Burrata Salad takes only 10 minutes to make, but the flavours are deliciously refreshing and it is elegant enough to serve to guests.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Ingredients
650gmixed mini heirloom tomatoes
1tspsea salt flakes, plus extra for seasoning
100gburrata
½tspfreshly cracked black pepper
4tbspextra virgin olive oil
1tbspbalsamic vinegar (optional)
¼bunch basil, leaves picked
Instructions
Halve the tomatoes, place them in a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Allow to sit for at least 20 minutes. The salt softens the tomatoes, draws out moisture, and intensifies their flavour.
Arrange the tomatoes on a platter and top with the burrata. Sprinkle with pepper and extra salt (to taste), drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar (if using), and top with whole basil leaves.
Serve with toasted sourdough.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Best made fresh.
LEFTOVERS
Best eaten immediately, but can be refrigerated and eaten within 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato and Burrata Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
176
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
400
mg
17
%
Potassium
264
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
1038
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
102
mg
10
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.