Description
Heirloom Caprese Salad is a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant colors and fresh flavors. This salad beautifully combines ripe heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata or mozzarella, and fragrant basil, creating a refreshing appetizer or side dish that’s perfect for gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes
- 8-ounce ball of burrata or mozzarella
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice heirloom tomatoes into ¼-inch thick slices using a serrated knife.
- Arrange the tomato slices on a large serving platter, overlapping them slightly.
- Cut the burrata or mozzarella into ¼ to ½-inch slices and place them around the tomatoes.
- Scatter fresh basil leaves over the salad, tucking some into gaps between the tomatoes and cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the salad to rest for about 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg