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Burrata Caprese Salad

Heidi Larsenby Updated: Jul 9, 2025

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Creamy, dreamy burrata subs in for traditional buffalo mozzarella in this delicious twist on the classic caprese. This burrata caprese salad is a light and easy summer appetizer or side to any dish.

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“Made and can’t get enough of this recipe. Burrata is our fav and with an over abundance of tomatoes from our garden it’s hard not to have it every day.” ~Bren, FoodieCrush reader

A burrata caprese salad on a platter

Goodbye Mozzarella, and Hello Burrata!

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Eaten two nights ago with a smattering of friends, they consumed this entire burrata caprese salad in about 5 minutes flat.

With just 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 when we threw together this tomato caprese with fresh burrata, just push it all in the platter and make it fit.

Sometimes the simplest ingredients speak for themselves. ‘Nuff said.

Heidi

Just 5 Ingredients Are All You Need

The full recipe, with amounts, can be found in the recipe card below.

Holding a large yellow tomato
Fresh tomatoes on counter
  • Burrata — This fresh Italian cheese has an exterior of tender mozzarella and is filled with lush cream and mozzarella curds. Wait to slice open the burrata until the caprese’s on the table so you can hear the oohs and aahs as the cream spills over the fresh tomatoes.
  • Tomatoes — We used big, beefy heirloom tomatoes but you can use any garden fresh variety you like.
  • Fresh basil — Fresh is a must! Don’t sub dried basil or your salad will taste seriously lacking.
  • Balsamic vinegar — A good quality bottle will be more sweet than sour.
  • Olive oil — I like to use a fruity extra virgin olive oil for finishing off the dish.

How to Make a Caprese Salad with Burrata

Balsamic vinegar being drizzled over a burrata caprese
  1. Slice the tomatoes and arrange around the burrata balls. We like our tomatoes sliced nice and thick, but you can cut them however you like best.
  2. Garnish with basil. If your basil leaves are extra large, tear them once with your hands (avoid cutting them with a knife, which bruises them).
  3. Dress and serve. A few glugs of good-quality olive oil, balsamic, and a few cracks of salt and pepper are all you need to dress this simple burrata caprese.

Ingredient Swaps

  • Replace the burrata with fresh mozzarella for a traditional caprese.
  • Use roasted tomatoes instead of fresh if you’re craving caprese in the dead of winter.
  • Swap the balsamic with golden balsamic for a gentler, fruitier flavor profile.

If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on this recipe below and leave a comment, take a photo and tag me on Instagram with #foodiecrusheats.



4.65 from 14 votes

Burrata Caprese Salad Recipe

Skip the mozzarella and use creamy, dreamy burrata to make caprese salad instead.
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Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Italian
Keyword burrata caprese salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Calories 94kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 1166mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4112IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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Thank you Wisconsin Cheese for sending me some of my favorite burrata. I could live on that stuff.

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  14. 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

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