Description
A fresh and vibrant burrata salad made with creamy burrata cheese, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of pesto and olive oil. Simple ingredients come together for an elegant yet effortless dish that feels like summer on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 balls burrata cheese, about 8 ounces each
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, whole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a bowl, toss halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the tomatoes in a single layer.
- Roast for 15 minutes until tomatoes are soft and slightly blistered.
- Place burrata on a serving platter and spoon roasted tomatoes around it.
- Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and pesto over the burrata and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt on top and scatter fresh basil leaves over the dish.
- Slice into the burrata just before serving and enjoy.
Notes
- Bring burrata to room temperature before serving for the creamiest texture.
- Do not over roast the tomatoes, they should be soft but still hold their shape.
- Use high quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Assemble just before serving for the freshest presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: burrata salad, roasted tomato salad, Italian appetizer, fresh burrata, easy summer salad
