Tomato Flight with Burrata (Printable)

A vibrant combination of tomato varieties paired with creamy burrata, fresh basil, and crisp greens.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tomatoes

01 - 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (fresh)
02 - 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, whole (for roasting)
03 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced

→ Greens & Cheese

04 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or mesclun)
05 - 2 balls fresh burrata cheese (approximately 7 ounces total)

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
12 - Flaky sea salt (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange whole cherry or grape tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 12 to 15 minutes until blistered and tender. Let cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, balsamic glaze or vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Place mixed salad greens evenly on a large serving platter or individual plates.
04 - Evenly distribute fresh halved tomatoes, roasted tomatoes, and sliced sun-dried tomatoes over the greens.
05 - Tear burrata cheese into pieces and nestle them among the tomatoes and greens.
06 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the assembled ingredients.
07 - Scatter torn basil leaves on top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately while roasted tomatoes remain slightly warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three textures of tomatoes make every bite interesting and surprising
  • It comes together faster than you can set the table
02 -
  • Do not refrigerate burrata before serving it loses its luxurious texture when cold
  • The roasted tomatoes should be slightly warm not hot when they hit the salad
03 -
  • Pat your halved fresh tomatoes dry before adding them so the dressing clings better
  • If you cannot find burrata fresh mozzarella works but the texture will be less luxurious
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