Creamy, dreamy burrata subs in for traditional buffalo mozzarella in this delicious twist on the classic caprese salad, for a light and easy summer appetizer or side to any dish.
Okay, Okay. I’m pretty sure I know what you’re thinking. Yes, I have gone a bit bonkers on the tomato recipes of late. And yes, this basic summer salad barely constitutes an entire blog post. But I realized something when I was looking over my recipes that include the summertime C word, like my Avocado Caprese Wrap, Grilled Caprese Skewers, Quinoa and Burrata Caprese Saladย and my Caprese Sandwich with Arugula and Olive Spread. I realized that the actual basic caprese salad was the missing link in my recipeย repertoire. Plus, once we pulled this dish together I knew those heirloom tomatoes were too darn pretty not to share. 
Let’s call this recipe an impulse post. Sadly I have no new impulse-purchased shoes to go with it. Eaten two nights ago with a smattering of friends who were the targets of the photo shoot I had conned them into being the subjects of, they consumed the entire platter in about 5 minutes flat. No kids allowed. And even I barely snuck in a bite. That’s the way burrata and fresh heirloom tomatoes (like this recipe) should be consumed, with a tight reign and a secret knock to enter and certainly not wasted on palates that could potentially underappreciate their lushness. 
The tomatoes came from the farmer’s market. This was a 1 ยฝ pound beauty Smudge couldn’t quite wrap her head around. She says it was more like holding a small pumpkin. Oh those recipes will be creeping their way into the round ups soon. But for now, I’m sticking with tomatoes. 
The cheese came from Wisconsin. Have you heard? They sort of have a knack for cheese. And with a few quick slices of the knife by my friend Michelle and a run to the garden for fresh basil leaves by Smudge & E, the crowd was then polled, “Balsamic or not?” and with an enthusastic “YES!” Angie added a generous drizzle of balsamic vinegar. There was no over-thinking the food styling, just push it all in the platter and make it fit. And then this. The simpler, the better and the ingredients spoke for themselves. ‘Nuff said. 
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Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- 2 balls fresh burrata cheese
- 4-6 heirloom tomatoes , sliced
- handful of fresh basil leaves
- extra-virgin olive oil , (the fruitier the better)
- good quality balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange the tomatoes on a platter around the burrata cheese balls. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves then drizzle with a healthy pour of extra virgin olive oil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve at room temperature.
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Bren
Made and canโt get enough of this recipe. Burrata is our fav and with an over abundance of tomatoes from our garden itโs hard not to have it every day
Sounds delicious Bren!
Phyllis
I love all your recipes – thank you for your hard work.
Elecom
Wow! Such gorgeous photos! So jealous of your pretty tomatoes!
Thu Thuat Nhanh
I was drooling when I saw your photograph of food! I can eat 2 servings at the same time. I will save your recipes. Thanks!
Ashley @ Foodie Crush
I can too! So yummy. Thanks so much.
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Cho thue nha ve sinh
Wow! Such gorgeous photos! So jealous of your pretty tomatoes!
Tour Co to
I love tomato, Canโt wait to try soon.
Ashley @ Foodie Crush
You will love this!
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Jill
I feel weak in the knees just looking at your Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad. It’s a work of art!
Richard
Cool, I like this recipe. most effective beverage for hot summer
Anna
I Like it. This dish are my very favourite food of all time. Thanks very much hinh anh dep
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Looks good
anh dep vip
Great!, so I usually hate things that are trying to be meat, but arenโt meat, but with real ingredients like cheese and tomato, these sound even BETTER than real buffalo wings!
LexMod
It looks so delicious. I got your recipe and I will try to make this dish. I love it.
Helena
“Tight reign” = “tight rein.” Comes from horses, not kings.
marla
This salad is stunning!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
This is exactly what I want to eat during the summer when the tomatoes are so good and the heat makes me crave something fresh and easy.
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective
Sign me up! This salad looks so fresh and delicious!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
Those tomatoes are GORGEOUS!! There is no way I’ll ever tire of a caprese, but your version would be an extra special experience, yum!
marla
I am with you….these simple whole food recipes deserve the best ingredients we can find. These all look great!
Des
Anything caprese and I am all for it. Caprese with buratta? And I’m weak in the knees.
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
You know I am all over heirloom tomato season!! And that spread of cheese makes me so happy I could cry!!!
Diane {Created by Diane}
oh how I love caprese…..anything and this salad is beautiful, wish I were biting into some right now!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
My garden is bursting with tomatoes so I can’t thank you enough for all of your caprese recipes!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Gorgeous, this salad is summer heaven!
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig
Oh. My. Word….Yum.
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen
You can never have too much caprese during the summer….especially when it includes burrata!
Cookin' Canuck
I will never tire of caprese in any form, particularly not one made with burrata. That is a little bit of heaven on a plate!
Nikki @NikSnacks
The tomatoes in NC haven’t been very good this year. It’s been too wet and not hot enough.We’ve only had 7 days above 90 degrees F in 2013 so far. Womp womp. Most have been bland and flavorless. Your round-up here, gives me hope! lol
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious
I have to make this for dinner tonight!! Simple but tomatoes right now are amazing…
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Gorgeous! I love how huge the heirloom tomatoes can get! Pinning this beauty!
Erika
I’d say this is extraordinary! So lovely!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
I am going to turn into a tomato by the end of the summer! And I don’t even care! I cannot get enough of these beautiful tomatoes. And of course, always add a drizzle of balsamic!
Tieghan
Wow! Such gorgeous photos! So jealous of your pretty tomatoes!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
Oh man, those tomatoes are gorgeous! Plus burrata is a freaking dream cheese, so I bet this salad is killer!
Michelle
salivating re-living the sweetness of those tomatoes!!!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
I’ve been seeing burrata popping all over the Net. Can’t wait to try soon. Love this fresh caprese salad. So colorful :)
ThisBakerGirlBlogs
What a gorgeous dish with such beautiful colours!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
I love tomatoes & just posted a tomato recipe, too! Your recipe is gorgeous!!! WOW~the photos, the flavors, I want!
Kathryn
Such beautiful pictures Heidi – you definitely know how to show ingredients off to their best.