Marinated Tomato and Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze
A vibrant and fresh dish featuring marinated tomatoes with creamy burrata cheese, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb grape or cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (your preferred variety)
- 10 oz burrata cheese
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes: Rinse the grape or cherry tomatoes under cool water and pat them dry.
- Cut the tomatoes: Slice each grape tomato in half or leave cherry tomatoes whole.
- Mix the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped fresh basil, coarse sea salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and your choice of vinegar. Toss gently.
- Let the mixture sit for about 15-30 minutes at room temperature to marinate.
- Create a base: On a serving platter, arrange the marinated tomatoes.
- Add the burrata: Tear or place the burrata cheese over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top.
- Finish with olive oil: A light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil goes a long way.
- Garnish: Scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh; marinated tomatoes can be prepared a few hours ahead but add burrata just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salad, burrata, marinated tomatoes, summer recipe, fresh ingredients