Heirloom tomato salad with burrata is one of my favorite salads tomatoes are in season. Made with simple ingredients and loaded with flavor. Similar to a caprese salad but elevated to the next level using heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula.
Since moving to Spain I have gotten a new appreciation for tomatoes, especially heirloom tomatoes. They are so packed full of flavor, the first time I tasted one I knew this is what a tomato is suppose to taste like! They don’t look like your traditional grocery store tomato, the color and shape is different and the ones I picked up are green or brown and taste and smell amazing.
Another great tasting salad is this Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad or this protein packed Lentil and chickpea salad.
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Ingredients
- Arugula, washed and dried
- Heirloom tomatoes, they come in a variety of colors and sizes. This recipe calls for 4 large ones, 8 small tomatoes can also be used.
- Sweet onion, thinly sliced
- Burrata cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Flaky sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Place the washed arugula on a serving platter. Top with slices of heirloom tomatoes.
- Rinse the sliced onion in cold water for a milder taste and put a few slices on the tomatoes.
- Carefully tear the burrata cheese open, it is very soft, place on top of the salad. Drizzle good quality olive oil on the cheese and tomatoes and top with a liberal sprinkle of salt and a little black pepper.
- Serve with some crusty bread to soak up all the juices of the tomatoes and olive oil.
Storage
This salad tastes best eaten straight away. The burrata, salt and olive oil will cause the arugula and tomatoes to wilt and go soggy. If you have leftovers, pack the salad in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to two days.
Salad does not freeze well so I don’t recommend freezing leftovers.
FAQ
First time trying burrata cheese? It is similar to mozzarella but elevated to the next level. It’s a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. Burrata has a solid outer layer made from fresh mozzarella and has a soft, creamy filling. It has a mild buttery flavor and melts in your mouth. Trust me you won’t be disappointed!
Yes, the best replacement would be the freshest and most flavour tomatoes you can find at the market. Or homegrown tomatoes!
Heirloom basically means older varieties of tomatoes that have been passed down for generations for their unique color, flavor and texture. They come in a variety of colors and usually have quirky shapes.
Yes, substitute the burrata for buffalo mozzarella, it is not as creamy but also tastes great.
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Heirloom tomato salad with burrata is one of my favorite salads tomatoes are in season. Made with simple ingredients and loaded with flavor. Similar to a caprese salad but elevated to the next level using heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula.
- 2 cups arugula
- 4 heirloom tomatoes
- 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 burrata cheese, drained
- 2-3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- flaky sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Place the washed arugula on a serving platter. Top with slices of heirloom tomatoes.
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Rinse the sliced onion in cold water for a milder taste and put a few slices on the tomatoes.
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Carefully tear the burrata cheese open, it is very soft, place on top of the salad. Drizzle good quality olive oil on the cheese and tomatoes and top with a liberal sprinkle of salt and a little black pepper.
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Serve with some crusty bread to soak up all the juices of the tomatoes and olive oil.
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