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    Home » Recipes

    Burrata Caprese Salad or Party Appetizer

    by Patti Estep · Aug 25, 2023

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    Burrata caprese salad with slices of baguette on the side.

    Enjoy this burrata caprese recipe that mimics traditional caprese flavors but uses burrata cheese instead of traditional mozzarella for a creamier interesting dish.

    Burrata ball surrounding by cut tomatoes and basil with olive oil and balsamic vinegar drizzle and two slices of baguette bread.

    During our last vacation, I ordered the caprese salad but it came with burrata cheese instead of fresh mozzarella.

    Fresh burrata cheese ball in liquid in a bowl.

    What is Burrata Cheese?

    If you haven't tried burrata cheese you are in for a treat. Burrata Cheese is similar to fresh mozzarella, especially from the outside. It's also made from mozzarella. The outer shell looks and has the same texture as fresh mozzarella cheese. However, the inside is filled with soft cheese and cream.

    It's relatively new but you should be able to find it in most larger grocery stores in the specialty cheese section.

    It works great with summer fresh tomatoes and basil for a classic caprese salad.

    Ingredients for burrata caprese including a burrata ball, fresh basil, a large tomato and heirloom cherry tomatoes, baguette bread.

    What You'll Need

    • Burrata cheese ball
    • Fresh tomatoes of all kinds
    • Fresh basil leaves
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    Plating of the burrata caprese with the burrata ball in the center surrounded by cut tomatoes and basil leaves tuck in on the edges.

    How to Make a Burrata Caprese

    I used a large platter and set the burrata in the center. Then I surrounded it with slices of fresh tomatoes and a variety of cherry heirloom tomatoes cut in half. Also, a few basil leaves are tucked around the edge.

    Fresh chopped basil and a chef knife on a cutting board.

    More basil is chopped up and sprinkled over top.

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    Burrata caprese salad with a burrata ball cut open and olive oil and balsamic vinegar drizzled around.

    Next, cut the burrata by making an X through the middle and gently peel back each quarter.

    Top the entire dish with a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, some balsamic vinegar or a balsamic glaze, and a little salt and pepper.

    What's a Balsamic Glaze?

    Balsamic glaze is simply a balsamic vinegar and sugar reduction. You can make a balsamic glaze by simmering a couple of tablespoons of brown sugar in a cup of balsamic vinegar. It will reduce to a thicker consistency after about 20 minutes or so. Then you can use it to drizzle on the salad instead of simple balsamic vinegar.

    Caprese burrata salad with a hand holding a sliced baguette round topped with burrata cheese, tomatoes and chopped basil.

    Serve with bread rounds as an appetizer or just as a great summer salad by itself or as a side dish to some grilled chicken or fish.

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    More Summer Tomato Dishes

    • Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta
    • Caprese Quinoa with Tomatoes and Basil
    • Summer Tomato Bruschetta
    Burrata caprese salad and a baguette round with a bit of the salad on top.
    Burrata ball surrounding by cut tomatoes and basil with olive oil and balsamic vinegar drizzle and two slices of baguette bread.

    Burrata Caprese Salad or Appetizer Recipe

    Enjoy the fruits of your fresh harvested tomatoes with basil and burrata cheese for a delicious appetizer or salad.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    assembly time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers and Snacks, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6
    Calories 53 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 4 ounce burrata cheese ball
    • 2 cups sliced fresh tomatoes of all kinds
    • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
    • flaky sea salt and black pepper to taste
    • extra fresh basil leaves for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Drain the burrata bowl and place it into the center of a serving platter.
    • Arrange slices of harvested tomatoes and halved cherry or grape tomatoes around the burrata ball.
    • Tuck in some fresh basil leaves around the edges.
    • Make an X in the middle of the top of the burrata ball and gently peel back the sections a little.
    • Sprinkle the chopped basil over the tomatoes.
    • Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar all over the platter.
    • Finish with a dash of salt and black pepper.
    • Serve with baguette slices for an appetizer or alone as a side dish salad.

    Notes

    For a little sweetness, you can make a balsamic glaze by simmering a couple of tablespoons of brown sugar in a cup of balsamic vinegar. It will reduce to a thicker consistency after about 20 minutes or so and you can drizzle it on the salad instead of simple balsamic vinegar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 279IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Linda Johnston

      August 25, 2023 at 12:03 pm

      Love this caprese with burrata cheese. Thanks for the inspiration. We have so many tomatoes right now!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 25, 2023 at 3:17 pm

        So glad you like it Linda. It will be perfect with your homegrown tomatoes!

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