Caprese with Burrata

Name: Caprese with Burrata
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 heirloom tomatoes; 1 ball burrata; 15 leaves basil; 3 tbsp olive oil

Reviewed by admin · Updated May 24, 2026

8 min prep
8 min total
2 servings
Beginner

Tomato season's reason for being. Burrata instead of mozzarella — non-negotiable.

Ingredients

Units

Servings

3 heirloom tomatoes thick slices
1 ball burrata
15 leaves basil
3 tbsp olive oil the best you have

Method

Arrange tomatoes on a wide plate. Salt generously.
Tear burrata over the top. Scatter basil. Drizzle olive oil. Finish with cracked pepper.

Pair with

Herbed Mushroom Risotto

Herbed Polenta Bowl with Roasted Mushrooms

Sage Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta

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