Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Tomato Burrata Salad. Bursting with ripe, juicy tomatoes and rich burrata cheese, this salad is drizzled with aromatic basil pesto and a splash of fresh lemon juice to enhance its natural sweetness. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or as a light lunch, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an elegant appetizer that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange the halved tomatoes on individual plates or a large serving dish.
- Position the burrata cheese among the tomatoes; slice in half if desired for visual appeal.
- Drizzle the basil pesto over the assembled ingredients.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad for added brightness.
- Season with salt and black pepper according to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves either whole or chopped.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg