The Best Burrata Caprese Salad

Burrata caprese salad takes the classic flavors of the tomato, mozzarella, and basil combination and turns it up a notch with decadent burrata cheese. This easy variation of caprese with burrata makes for an effortlessly elegant dinner or appetizer anytime.

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I have never met a cheese I love more than good old burrata.

Mozzarella filled with cream?

Um yes! Sign me up!

I’m down for that anytime day or night!

And it is ah-maaaaaaa-zing in this burrata caprese salad.

Creamy cheese, sweet tomatoes, fragrant basil.

Heaven!

What the heck is burrata anyway?

Burrata is mozzarella’s creamier cousin.

It’s an Italian cow’s milk cheese like mozzarella.

Unlike mozzarella, only the exterior of the cheese is solid cheese.

The interior is full of cream and a type of soft cheese called stracciatella.

This makes for a richer cheese than mozzarella and an ooey gooey experience when you cut into it.

Ingredients and Kitchen Supplies

To make this you’ll need:

• Tomatoes– Halved cherry tomatoes but you could use sliced roma tomatoes if you’d rather.
• Burrata– You can find this in the specialty cheese case in the grocer. It normally comes in a container packed in water like fresh mozzarella.
• Basil– Fresh basil not dried. There’s no substitute.
• Balsamic glaze– Honey and balsamic vinegar
• Optional– Sliced bakery bread or greens like arugula or both!

Kitchen supplies you’ll need include:

• A knife and cutting board
• Whisk
• Small saucepan

How to Make the Best Caprese Salad with Burrata

1. Prep the tomatoes.

Rinse the tomatoes and cut them in half legnthwise.

2. Assemble the salad.

Lay the sliced tomatoes down on a serving platter. Place the burrata pieces on top of the tomatoes. Top with fresh basil.

3. Make the balsamic glaze.

Whisk the balsamic and honey together in a small saucepan over medium low heat and let it cook until it reduces to the point where it coats the back of a spoon. Drizzle the glaze over the salad. Enjoy!

Variations and Serving Suggestions

This burrata caprese salad is delicious as is!

I also love serving it with sliced piece of baguette or Italian bread for a burrata bruschetta appetizer vibe.

It’s also delicious serving this over arugula or baby spinach or even chopped romaine hearts for a bit of extra greens.

Storing Leftovers

Do not store leftovers of this.

You must eat burrata after you cut into the center the same day.

FAQs

Tips and Tricks

• Don’t want to make a balsamic glaze? Just drizzle on some balsamic vinegar or even pesto and a squeeze of lemon juice.
• You could use heirloom tomatoes or roma tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes.
• I highly recommend serving this with slices of baguette or crostini so you can get all that cream from the burrata.
• This is easy to double or half if you are feeding a crowd or if you want to make an easy dinner for two.

Other Caprese Recipes

• The Best Shrimp Caprese Pasta
• Shrimp Caprese Salad with Honey Balsamic Reduction
• Strawberry Caprese Salad
• Panzanella Caprese Salad
• Mini Caprese Skewers
• Easy Pesto Caprese Salad (Italian Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Salad)
• Air Fryer Gnocchi Caprese
• Fried Mozzarella Caprese Salad
• Instant Pot Caprese Pasta
• Elegant and Easy Prosciutto Caprese Skewers
• Puff Pastry Caprese Cups
• Caprese Zoodle Bowls with Chickpeas

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