Burrata Salad with Grape Tomatoes: Fresh and Easy

burrata salad with grape tomatoes in a white plate

Burrata Salad with Grape Tomatoes: Fresh and Easy

This easy Burrata Salad recipe with grape tomatoes captures the flavors of summer. Infused with garlic and dressed with a savory Pesto Sauce is a must-try. Perfect as a side for grilled meats, a centerpiece at a summer gathering, or a simple lunch with crusty bread.

This recipe pairs well with my authentic Pesto Sauce recipe.

Looking for other appetizers? Try my moms' recipe for Pickled Eggplant, my MIL's recipe for Authentic Sicilian Vota Vota or my Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia Bread.

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 19

Total Time 29

Course Appetizers and Drinks

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic chopped
½ small red onion or shallot, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 tbsp pesto sauce homemade or store bought
8½ oz burrata 250g (also known as fresh mozzarella which is different than pizza mozzarella)
⅓ cup olive oil to drizzle on top (optional)
4-5 fresh basil leaves
12 oz baguette 350g baguette or french stick, warmed up

Instructions

Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet and add olive oil, garlic, red onion, salt and pepper. Mix well. Roast at 400℉ for 20 minutes.
1 lb grape tomatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic, ½ small red onion, salt and pepper
Remove from oven and add white wine vinegar.
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
Carefully transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter and scoop the pesto sauce over. Mixing is optional. Add Burrata on top.
3 tbsp pesto sauce, 8½ oz burrata
Drizzle more olive oil on top (optional). Add a few fresh basil leaves.
⅓ cup olive oil, 4-5 fresh basil leaves
Serve while it is still warm (recommended), and use a knife to break open the burrata in front of your family or guests.

Notes

Top Tips

Olive Oil - remember to add more olive oil before serving.

Serving - serve warm and break open the cheese with a sharp knife letting it ooze out of it's shell in front of your family or guests.

Bread - serve with a French Stick or a Baguette that's been lightly toasted and sliced.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 12gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1646IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 356mgIron: 1mg

Keyword creamy, fragrant, light meal

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