This simple and delicious barefoot contessa tomatoes & burrata combines creamy burrata cheese with juicy heirloom tomatoes, creating a quick and nutritious meal. Perfect for a light lunch or elegant starter, it showcases fresh ingredients and can be customized with what’s on hand. Serve with crispy garlic toasts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients Needed
Salad:
- 2 (225-280g) balls of fresh burrata cheese
- 16 to 20 (5cm diameter) heirloom tomatoes
- 3 tbsp good olive oil
- 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp kosher salt (or fine sea salt)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 20 fresh basil leaves, julienned
- ½ tsp fleur de sel or flaky sea salt
Garlic Toasts (Makes 20-25 Toasts):
- 1 French baguette
- 60ml (¼ cup) good olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt (or fine sea salt)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, halved lengthwise
How To Make Tomatoes & Burrata
- Prepare the Salad: Cut each burrata ball in half crosswise and place the halves, cut side down, on four salad plates.
- Slice the tomatoes: Cut each tomato in half through the stem end and arrange them around the burrata.
- Drizzle with dressing: Generously drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season the salad: Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Garnish and serve: Scatter julienned basil on top, finish with fleur de sel, and serve immediately with garlic toasts.
- Make the Garlic Toasts: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Slice the baguette: Cut diagonally into 6mm (¼-inch) thick slices, making about 20 to 25 slices.
- Prepare the toasts: Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking tray, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake until crisp: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Rub with garlic: While warm, rub one side of each toast with the cut side of a garlic clove. Serve at room temperature.
Recipe Tips
- Choose ripe tomatoes: For the best flavor, use ripe heirloom or cherry tomatoes.
- Use fresh burrata: Ensure the burrata is fresh and at room temperature for optimal creaminess.
- Season properly: Generously season the salad with good-quality olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately: Assemble the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness and texture of the ingredients.
- Pair with toasted bread: Serve with freshly toasted garlic bread to complement the flavors and add a satisfying crunch.
How To Store Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Place the tomatoes and burrata in separate airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Leftover tomatoes & burrata can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes until crisp. The salad itself is best enjoyed fresh and is not suitable for reheating.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Potassium: 450mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18g
- Dietary Fibre: 2g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 13g
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Barefoot Contessa Tomatoes & Burrata
Description
This simple and delicious barefoot contessa tomatoes & burrata combines creamy burrata cheese with juicy heirloom tomatoes, creating a quick and nutritious meal. Perfect for a light lunch or elegant starter, it showcases fresh ingredients and can be customized with what’s on hand. Serve with crispy garlic toasts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Salad:
Garlic Toasts (Makes 20-25 Toasts):
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Cut each burrata ball in half crosswise and place the halves, cut side down, on four salad plates.
- Slice the tomatoes: Cut each tomato in half through the stem end and arrange them around the burrata.
- Drizzle with dressing: Generously drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season the salad: Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Garnish and serve: Scatter julienned basil on top, finish with fleur de sel, and serve immediately with garlic toasts.
- Make the Garlic Toasts: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Slice the baguette: Cut diagonally into 6mm (¼-inch) thick slices, making about 20 to 25 slices.
- Prepare the toasts: Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking tray, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake until crisp: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Rub with garlic: While warm, rub one side of each toast with the cut side of a garlic clove. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Choose ripe tomatoes: For the best flavor, use ripe heirloom or cherry tomatoes.
- Use fresh burrata: Ensure the burrata is fresh and at room temperature for optimal creaminess.
- Season properly: Generously season the salad with good-quality olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately: Assemble the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness and texture of the ingredients.
- Pair with toasted bread: Serve with freshly toasted garlic bread to complement the flavors and add a satisfying crunch.
Barefoot Contessa Tomatoes & Burrata