Fresh Caprese Salad Recipe with Heirloom Tomatoes Burrata and Pesto Oil
A quick and easy fresh caprese salad featuring heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata, and vibrant pesto oil, perfect for summer and showcasing simple, fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (about 450g) heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces (225g) burrata cheese
- 1 cup (about 25g) fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons pesto oil (homemade basil pesto thinned with olive oil or store-bought pesto mixed with extra virgin olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the heirloom tomatoes using cool water and a gentle hand. Pat dry with a clean towel. (About 5 minutes)
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick rounds, aiming for uniform slices.
- Arrange tomato slices on your serving platter, overlapping slightly to form a circle or rows.
- Tear or gently lay fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes; do not chop.
- Break the burrata cheese into chunks and place evenly across the tomatoes and basil.
- Prepare the pesto oil by thinning 2 tablespoons of pesto with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil if using store-bought pesto.
- Drizzle the pesto oil evenly over the salad.
- Optionally, drizzle balsamic glaze sparingly over the salad.
- Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately or let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Use a sharp knife to slice tomatoes gently to avoid squishing. Handle burrata delicately and take it out of the fridge a few minutes before plating. Thin store-bought pesto with olive oil for easier drizzling. Let the salad sit at room temperature briefly before serving to meld flavors. For dairy-free, substitute burrata with plant-based cheese and use nut-free pesto. Store leftovers up to 24 hours in the fridge but expect texture changes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 12
Keywords: Caprese salad, heirloom tomatoes, burrata, pesto oil, summer salad, fresh salad, easy salad recipe, vegetarian, gluten-free