This caprese burrata salad recipe is a bright fresh appetizer, loaded with tomatoes and basil, & ready in 10 minutes. A simple way to impress your company. This salad is creamy, flavorful, and covered in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
This easy salad is simple to make ahead of time for guests, and makes a fantastic summer appetizer for your next barbecue, cookout, or get together.
This burrata caprese salad recipe is our go-to summer appetizer, perfect with garden tomatoes and fresh basil. This is a great starter salad, but hearty enough to enjoy as a whole meal – served with thick and crusty bread.
If you like fresh mozzarella cheese, then you’ll love burrata! It’s firm enough to hold it’s shape like a mozzarella, but filled with creamy fresh cheese in the middle. Creamy enough to spread! I love serving this salad with Castelvetrano olives which have a briny delicious finish!
This Caprese Burrata Salad Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Creamy
- Herby
- Salty
- Tangy
- Vegetarian & Gluten Free
Easy Burrata Appetizer Recipes
This caprese burrata salad is what I call an Easy Entertaining Recipe – which is on your table in under 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those last-minute potluck invites, or when you just want a healthy meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family.
Just as fast as grabbing a quick prepared side dish from the store (and way more impressive too)! If you’re heading to a party, potluck, or BBQ, check out my list of top host gifts for summer entertaining for that next-level gift your host will love!
What’s In This Caprese Burrata Recipe?
- Tomatoes, Basil –I stock up on organic produce with Misfits Market – they have a fantastic selection of in-season fruits & veggies, healthy pantry items, and great food finds for a fraction of grocery store prices! You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
- Burrata Cheese – This cheese looks like fresh mozzarella, but is filled with a creamy spreadable center! A delicious and creamy surprise.
- Castelvetrano Olives – these bright green olives and briny, salted, and more mild than traditional green olives which give this salad a fancy sophisticated flair.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s inexpensive & like to keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry.
- Aged Balsamic Vinegar: I use this aged balsamic vinegar glaze because it has a really great flavor and a thick consistency perfect for drizzling on this garlic bread recipe!
- Tellicherry Peppercorns: It’s amazing the flavor difference you can get with really good tellicherry black pepper.
Make Tomato Burrata Salad Gluten Free for a Healthy Version
This gluten free tomato burrata with basil salad recipe is a simple meal to make without the wheat. I’m all about making recipes gluten free when I can. Gluten free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around gluten free pantry staples and swapping in a few wheat-less ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family.
I made a list of my 125 favorite gluten free pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my gluten free recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meals for everyone at your table.
How Do I Make This Caprese Burrata Salad?
- Drain the burrata and place in the center of a large plate.
- Slice tomatoes, and arrange them around the burrata. I used a mix of on-vine and cherry tomatoes for color – but pick the sweetest and most in-season tomatoes.
- arrange the Castelvetrano olives around the tomatoes and cheese, and top with fresh basil.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad and crack fresh black pepper over the salad.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
More Healthy Appetizer Recipes You’ll Love!
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Healthy Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt Recipe
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Caprese Burrata Salad
Ingredients
- 4 ounces burrata cheese
- 4 large tomatoes sliced
- 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon tellicherry black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the burrata and place in the center of a large plate.
- Slice tomatoes, and arrange them around the burrata. I used a mix of on-vine and cherry tomatoes for color - but pick the sweetest and most in-season tomatoes.
- arrange the Castelvetrano olives around the tomatoes and cheese, and top with fresh basil.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad and crack fresh black pepper over the salad.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
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What a colorful healthy plate. Love it yum