Roasted Tomato Burrata Salad

You’ll love this roasted tomato burrata salad! It’s a delicious combination of sweet roasted tomatoes with creamy burrata cheese and basil dressing. It looks stunning on a plate and is incredibly easy to make.

WHAT IS ROASTED TOMATO BURRATA SALAD

Roasted tomato burrata salad is a simple combination of what’s the best from Italian cuisine – tomatoes and cheese. The tomatoes are roasted until sweet and caramelized and then placed on top of creamy burrata cheese. The salad is then drizzled with delicious basil vinaigrette dressing and served with toasted ciabatta or baguette. It’s the real taste of summer!

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

• Tomatoes: Cherry or grape tomatoes would work best for this recipe.
• Red onion and garlic: These are roasted together with tomatoes for an extra flavor.
• Olive oil: You’ll need it for both roasting tomatoes and making the basil dressing.
• Burrata cheese: This type of cheese works best, because of its creaminess. However, you can substitute with mozzarella.
• Fresh basil: You’ll need fresh basil leaves to make the basil dressing and to garnish the salad.
• Basil vinaigrette: To make it you’ll need fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, white vinegar or lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
• Greens: It’s optional, but if you prefer you can also add some greens to this roasted tomato burrata salad (like arugula (rocket) or spinach).

HOW TO MAKE THIS SALAD

Please note: This is just an overview – the full ingredients and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step 1: Roast the tomatoes.

Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the tomatoes in a baking dish along with finely chopped red onion and minced garlic. Drizzle everything with olive oil and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the basil vinaigrette.

While the tomatoes are roasting, you can prepare the basil vinaigrette. In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh basil leaves, minced garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar (or lemon juice), honey, and Dijon mustard. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Set the vinaigrette aside until you’re ready to dress the salad.

Step 3: Assemble the salad.

Now, it’s time to assemble the salad. If you’re using greens, start by spreading them out on a large serving platter. Tear the burrata into large pieces and arrange them over the greens or directly on the plate. Next, spoon the roasted tomatoes over and around the burrata. Drizzle the salad generously with the basil vinaigrette.

Step 4: Garnish and enjoy.

To finish, garnish the salad with fresh basil leaves. Serve the salad immediately, while the tomatoes are still warm.

HOW TO STORE THIS SALAD

I highly recommend enjoying this salad fresh, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator. It’s best eaten within a day. The basil vinaigrette can be stored in a jar or sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.

TOP TIPS

• Use fresh ingredients: The quality of the ingredients is seriously crucial in this burrata salad. Fresh tomatoes, basil, and burrata will make all the difference.
• Don’t over-roast the tomatoes: Keep an eye on the tomatoes as they roast. You want them to be soft and slightly caramelized, but not mushy.
• Serve burrata at room temperature: Take the burrata out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving. This allows it to reach its optimal creamy texture.
• Balance the vinaigrette: Taste the vinaigrette before dressing the salad. Adjust the sweetness, acidity, and seasoning to your preference.
• Season well: Don’t be afraid to season the salad generously with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately: This salad is best served fresh, while the tomatoes are still warm and the burrata is creamy.

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Roasted Tomato Burrata Salad

Recipe by Magda Gonczaruk | Good Food Discoveries

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Course: Salads, AppetizersCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories per serving

269

kcal

Total time

30

minutes

You’ll love this roasted tomato burrata salad! It’s a delicious combination of sweet roasted tomatoes with creamy burrata cheese and basil dressing. It looks stunning on a plate and is incredibly easy to make.

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INGREDIENTS

• For the salad:

• 1 lb (450g) cherry or grape tomatoes

• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 balls of fresh burrata cheese

• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

• Optionally: 2 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, or baby kale)

• Toasted ciabatta or baguette, for serving

• For the basil vinaigrette:

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

• Roast the tomatoes:
• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place the tomatoes, chopped onion and minced garlic in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
• Prepare the basil vinaigrette:
• In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
• Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside.
• Assemble the salad:
• On a serving platter, spread the mixed salad greens, if using.
• Tear the burrata into large pieces and place them on a plate or over the greens.
• Arrange the roasted tomatoes over the burrata.
• Drizzle the basil vinaigrette over the salad, making sure to evenly distribute it.
• Garnish and serve:
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately with a toasted ciabatta or baguette.

Notes

• For the best taste, take the burrata out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving. This allows it to reach its optimal creamy texture.
• If you have leftovers of this burrata salad, you can store them in the refrigerator. It’s best eaten within a day.
• The basil vinaigrette can be stored in a jar or sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.
• The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
• The calories calculated do not include optional ingredients, like greens and ciabatta bread.

Nutrition Facts

• Total number of serves: 4
• Calories: 269kcal
• Carbohydrates: 11.6g
• Protein: 5.3g
• Fat: 22.9g
• Saturated Fat: 9.3g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g
• Potassium: 296.4mg
• Fiber: 1.6g
• Sugar: 7.5g

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