Burrata Caprese with Crispy Bread
Creamy burrata meets juicy tomato in this 15-minute showstopper. Toasted bread + basil oil + balsamic glaze turns a simple salad into the meal everyone screenshots.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 1 lb heirloom or cherry tomatoes, mixed
- ½ cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 slices crusty bread (ciabatta or focaccia)
- 1 tsp fleur de sel or sea salt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Tear burrata into 2-inch pieces and arrange on a platter with halved tomatoes.
- 2
Coarsely chop basil and whisk with 2 tbsp olive oil. Drizzle over tomatoes and burrata.
- 3
Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
- 4
Toast bread slices 90 seconds per side until golden and crispy at edges.
- 5
Drizzle balsamic over the salad, sprinkle with fleur de sel, and serve immediately with toasted bread.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- knife
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- 12-inch skillet
- serving platter
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