Description
Ina Garten’s tomatoes & burrata recipe showcases Italian summer flavors with ripe heirloom tomatoes and creamy cheese. Guests will savor garden-fresh ingredients and simple Mediterranean elegance on their plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 balls (225-280g / 8-10 oz) fresh burrata cheese
- 16 to 20 heirloom tomatoes (5cm / 2 inches diameter)
- 1 French baguette
- 1 garlic clove, halved lengthwise
- 3 tbsps good olive oil
- 60ml (¼ cup) good olive oil
- 2 tbsps aged balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp kosher salt (or fine sea salt)
- ½ tsp kosher salt (or fine sea salt)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 20 fresh basil leaves, julienned
- ½ tsp fleur de sel or flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Plate Composition: Halve burrata balls crosswise and position cut sides down on serving plates, creating an elegant foundation for the dish.
- Tomato Arrangement: Slice tomatoes lengthwise through stem end, artfully dispersing vibrant pieces around the delicate burrata.
- Flavor Enhancement: Generously drizzle extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar across the salad, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper evenly, balancing the dish’s flavor profile.
- Garnish: Scatter thinly sliced basil leaves for visual and aromatic appeal, then dust with fleur de sel to add textural complexity.
- Garlic Toast Preparation: Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit) and slice baguette diagonally into uniform pieces approximately 6 millimeters thick.
- Toast Assembly: Arrange bread slices on baking tray, brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then bake for 15-20 minutes until edges turn golden and surface becomes crisp.
- Final Touch: While toasts remain warm, gently rub one side with fresh garlic clove to infuse subtle aromatic flavor, then cool to room temperature before serving alongside the salad.
Notes
- Burrata Handling: Slice burrata carefully to maintain its delicate, creamy interior and prevent messy spillage.
- Tomato Selection: Choose ripe, vibrant tomatoes at peak season for maximum flavor and visual appeal.
- Olive Oil Tip: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil to elevate the dish’s overall taste and richness.
- Bread Toasting Technique: Watch garlic toasts closely to achieve perfect golden-brown crispness without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg