Burrata Caprese
Enjoy the classic Italian flavours of Burrata Caprese! Heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata, basil and a balsamic drizzle make an impressive yet easy meal.
Servings: 6 as a side
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram heirloom tomatoes 1 kilo (approximately 6 large, 35.27 ounces/ 2.2 pounds)
- 250 grams fresh burrata cheese (2 burrata balls, 8.82 ounces)
- 6 large fresh basil leaves
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze optional
- 2 large basil sprigs
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Carefully wash and trim the tomatoes then slice into tick, rounds.
- Season with some cracked pepper and sea salt flakes then let stand for five minutes to sweeten.
- Wash the basil leaves and pat them dry. Stack them on top of each other and roll them into a cigar shape, slice thinly into ribbons.
- Arrange the tomato slices around the edge of a round platter.
- Drain the burrata and place in the middle of the platter, add the basil sprigs.
- Scatter the basil ribbons on top,of the tomatoes, drizzle with some olive oil, then squeeze on some balsamic glaze.
- Keep chilled until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1708IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1mg