Burrata with Cherry Tomatoes
Creamy burrata cheese paired with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of peppery olive oil. A simple, elegant Italian appetizer ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 2 balls (8 oz total) burrata cheese
- 1.5 cups (about 10 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place in a small bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 0.5 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
- 2
Arrange burrata cheese on a serving plate. Spoon the dressed cherry tomatoes and their juices around and over the cheese.
- 3
Tear fresh basil leaves by hand and scatter over the plate. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- 4
Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- serving plate
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