A fresh twist on a familiar favorite - this Tomato Burrata Salad recipe with basil and orange zest is beautiful to serve and has a delicious, decadent flavor from the creamy burrata and the orange zest that will surprise and delight.
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Adding fresh citrus to a familiar dish is one of the easiest ways to give a French Riviera flair to a dish. Fresh grated lemon is also a delicious substitute for oranges if you do not have them. If you have burrata but no tomatoes this recipe can also be used with roasted zucchini, eggplant or peppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Burrata is a creamier, milkier almost sweeter version of mozzarella cheese. It is essentially fresh mozzarella cheese that has been soaked in heavy in cream and wrapped together as a larger mozzarella ball. The flavor is rich, fresh and slightly sweet. So decadent.
Very simply - it is a healthier version of what is commonly known as French cuisine. Rooted in the Mediterranean diet , the food of the French Riviera is a mix of Provenรงal, Italian, Greek, North African and French cuisines. It is inspired by the sun and the Mediterranean sea and features lots of seasonal fruits and vegetables, fish, and olive oil. Preferred cooking methods are oven baked or poached and the iconic ingredients of northern French cuisine, butter and cheese, are seldom used. The most common seasonings are rosemary, thyme, herbes de Provence, as well fresh lemon or orange zest.
This recipe of tomato burrata salad can absolutely be served on its own. There is a generous enough portion of tomatoes and burrata to make a full meal. On its own this recipe is vegetarian, keto and also part of the mediterranean diet. I typically serve this dish with a crusty homebaked baguette or as a side to a BBQ. Grilled chicken, lamb or beef would pair beautifully with tomato burrata salad.
Absolutely. Just make sure to use fresh mozzarella as opposed to the solid, block cheese kind. The creamy, light flavor and texture of fresh cheese really makes this dish. Soft goat cheese would also be nice.
How to serve
When using simple, fresh ingredients, presentation is everything! You could easily serve this salad in a big mixing bowl and it certainly taste delicious but it would not be nearly the full experiences for the senses that it is when your tomato burrata salad is beautifully presented. We eat with our eyes first! Here is how we dress our table:
Le Creuset Marseille blue plates
Provenรงal napkins - I go to Shop Crรจme de la Crรจme in Middleburg as a regular outing but you can also find them on line in their boutique.
Ingredients for Tomato Burrata Salad with basil and orange zest
One of the easiest and quickest summer salads to make - there are only 4 main ingredients:
Tomatoes (in this recipe I use cherry tomatoes and Campari but you can use the tomatoes that are available to you. Big beefsteak tomatoes are so delicious as well as multicolored heirloom tomatoes)
Burrata - Burrata can be found in the deli counter of most supermarkets and certainly in a specialty cheese shop. Look for it next to mozzarella.
Fresh Basil
Orange zest - finely grate the skin of an orange using this smallest grater you can find. I highly recommend using Microplane or else a parmesan grater.
Let me know if you try orange zest on your tomato burrata salad with basil. I would love to hear from you!
(Full recipe below)
Au plaisir mes amis,
Tomato Burrata Salad with Basil and Orange Zest
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: salads, starters
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: French, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A fresh twist on a familiar favorite - this Tomato Burrata Salad recipe with basil and orange zest is beautiful to serve and has a delicious, decadent flavor from the creamy burrata and the orange zest that will surprise and delight.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups campari tomatoes
- 1 cup burrata cheeseย
- ยฝ cup fresh basil leaves (stems removed)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Zest from one orange
- pinch of coarse sea salt
Instructions
The art of a beautiful Tomato Burrata salad is all about the presentation. There is no actual cooking - simply chopping and arranging to make a beautiful meal.
- First chop the cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise. Then quarter the campari tomatoes, also lengthwise to create segments.ย
- Place half of the cherry tomatoes and half of the campari tomatoes on each plate to create the base of the salad.
- In the center, gently set the burrata ball. Depending on the size of burrata you have it could be 2 small balls or one large ball per person.
- Scatter the full basil leaves around the tomatoes on each dish.
- Whisk the olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl with a pinch of salt to create the vinaigrette. Using a teaspoon, gently sprinkle the vinaigrette over the tomatoes and burrata on each dish.
- Lastly, finish with the orange zest. I like to sprinkle the orange zest over the burrata for the strongest visual effect.
- Bon Appetit!
Notes
Burrata is a creamier, milkier almost sweeter version of mozzarella cheese. It is essentially fresh mozzarella cheese that has been soaked in heavy in cream and wrapped together as a larger mozzarella ball. The flavor is rich, fresh and slightly sweet. So decadent.
This recipe of tomato burrata salad can absolutely be served on its own. There is a generous enough portion of tomatoes and burrata to make a full meal. On its own this recipe is vegetarian, keto and also part of the mediterranean diet. I typically serve this dish with a crusty home baked baguette or as a side to a BBQ. Grilled chicken, lamb or beef would pair beautifully with tomato burrata salad.
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Puhh Watt says
Last night, I prepared your Tomato Burrata Salad with Orange Zest and Basil, and wow, it was delicious! Every bite felt light, fresh, and completely opulent thanks to the creamy burrata snuggled among aromatic basil, wonderfully ripe tomatoes, and a dash of citrus zest.
susan says
Tomato burrata salad with basil and orange zest look delicious.
Instructions looks easy to follow too.
I will definitely try when I can find out where to buy freshly made Burrata in my country
LC says
Oh man, this was so delicious! I would never have thought to add orange zest, but it really makes the flavors pop! Thanks!
Anina Belle Giannini says
Thank you for your comment. I am so glad you enjoyed the salad!