Burrata Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, and Crispy Ciabatta Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Burrata Salad featuring heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and toasted ciabatta bread, all brought together with a simple balsamic vinaigrette and fragrant basil leaves. This salad highlights the rich textures and flavors of summer produce and makes for a delightful appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 4 ounces (1/4 loaf) ciabatta bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
- 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces (2 balls) burrata cheese, at room temperature
- 20 fresh basil leaves, torn
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for ciabatta)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast bread: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Drizzle olive oil over the torn ciabatta pieces, spread them out evenly on a baking sheet, and toast for about 10 minutes until they turn golden brown and become crisp.
- Arrange salad: On a serving plate, arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes and halved cherry tomatoes evenly. Gently tear the burrata cheese into pieces and place them on top of the tomatoes.
- Dress salad: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle this dressing evenly over the tomatoes and burrata cheese.
- Garnish and serve: Scatter the torn fresh basil leaves over the salad for a fragrant finish. Serve the toasted ciabatta bread either on the side or placed atop the salad for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure burrata is at room temperature for optimal creaminess and flavor.
- You can substitute ciabatta bread with another hearty bread like sourdough or baguette if preferred.
- Use a mix of colorful heirloom tomatoes to enhance the visual appeal of the salad.
- Adjust balsamic vinegar quantity to taste for a sweeter or tangier dressing.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be prepared shortly before serving to maintain the bread’s crispness.
Keywords: Burrata Salad, Heirloom Tomatoes, Ciabatta Bread, Italian Salad, Summer Salad, Fresh Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette
