Burrata Caprese with Crispy Basil Oil
Creamy burrata, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil tossed in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Ready in 10 minutes—the perfect no-cook summer plate.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 12g
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Ingredients
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh basil
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ whole lemon
- 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place on a serving plate with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Tear the basil leaves by hand into rough pieces. Scatter over the tomatoes.
- 3
Tear the burrata in half and nestle it gently into the center of the plate.
- 4
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over everything. Squeeze the lemon half over top.
- 5
Finish with a crack of black pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- 6
Serve immediately while the burrata is still creamy.
Tools you’ll need
- serving plate
- knife
- hands
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