Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

A light and refreshing salad featuring colorful heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata, and a vibrant basil vinaigrette.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

395 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.69/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dessert•Salad•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Italian

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1.5lbsHeirloom Tomatoes(Assorted colors and sizes, cored and sliced)

£4.50

8ozBurrata Cheese(2 balls, drained)

£3.50

0.5cupFresh Basil Leaves(Packed)

£1.50

0.3cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil(Good quality)

£0.75

2tablespoonsBalsamic Vinegar(Good quality)

£0.30

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1teaspoonHoney(Optional, for a touch of sweetness)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

Total Cost

£10.75

£2.69 per serving

Instructions

1.
Prepare the basil vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, honey (if using), salt, and pepper. Whisk well to combine.
2.
Arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes on a serving platter.
3.
Place the burrata balls amongst the tomatoes.
4.
Drizzle the basil vinaigrette evenly over the tomatoes and burrata.
5.
Garnish with a few extra fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (275g)

395 kcal / 1653 kJ

Carbs

16g

6% of RDA

Fat

33g

47% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

375 mg

16% of RDA

Saturated Fat

13 g

65% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Use the freshest, ripest heirloom tomatoes available for the best flavor.

If you don't have burrata, fresh mozzarella can be substituted, although the texture won't be quite as creamy.

For a bolder basil flavor, pulse the vinaigrette ingredients in a food processor or blender for a few seconds, but be careful not to over-process it, as it can become bitter.

Pair this salad with Parmigiana for a complete and satisfying Italian meal.

Cooking Equipment

Small Bowl

Whisk

Serving Platter

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Main Course

Thermomix Aubergine Parmigiana (Parmigiana di Melanzane)

A classic Italian baked dish with layers of fried aubergine, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe is adapted for Thermomix for easy sauce preparation.

90 minutes

6 servings

Medium

"Pairs perfectly with this starter"

Dessert

Lemon and Ricotta Semifreddo with Pistachio Crumble

A light and refreshing Italian dessert featuring creamy lemon and ricotta semifreddo topped with a crunchy pistachio crumble. Perfectly paired with a rich and savory dish like Parmigiana.

35 minutes (plus freezing time - minimum 4 hours)

4 servings