Summer Tomato & Burrata Salad

 

RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINDA STERCKEL

This easily prepared summer salad can be served as a light lunch or as an appetizer. Guests will exclaim, “Buonissimo” as they marvel at the perfect pairing of creamy Burrata and sweet tomatoes.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:
• 3 to 4 large heirloom tomatoes or large plum tomatoes, sliced and chopped to your liking
• 6-8 ounces fresh Burrata cheese, sliced and torn into bite-size pieces
• Fresh basil
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Aged balsamic vinegar
• Fleur de Sel or course kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:
1 option:
Slice tomatoes and arrange overlapping on a plate. Place a ball of Burrata in the middle. Decorate with basil. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad or serve separately. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
2nd option:
Rip the burrata and place on top of the tomatoes, this is a nice way to serve an buffet style appetizer.

Serve with a glass of cold Rosé wine.

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