Charred Tomato Burrata Salad (Printable)

Fresh greens topped with charred cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, and a basil-infused olive oil dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tomatoes

01 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, whole
02 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
03 - Pinch of sea salt
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Greens & Cheese

05 - 5 ounces mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, spring mix)
06 - 8 ounces burrata cheese (1–2 balls)

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or good-quality balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
11 - Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - Fresh basil leaves
13 - Flaky sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add cherry tomatoes and cook 5–7 minutes, shaking pan occasionally until skins blister and char. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
03 - Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic glaze, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Lay mixed baby greens on a serving platter or individual plates.
05 - Place charred tomatoes over the greens.
06 - Gently tear burrata and place atop the salad.
07 - Pour basil dressing evenly over the salad.
08 - Optionally garnish with fresh basil leaves and flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The charred tomatoes burst with concentrated sweetness that tastes nothing like raw tomato salad.
  • Burrata melts into creamy rivers when it meets the warm greens, turning simple ingredients into something luxurious.
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes, which means you can impress people without spending your whole day in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Never wash cherry tomatoes and then cook them immediately, because the water prevents the skins from charring properly and creates steam instead of color.
  • Burrata is perishable and delicate, so buy it the day you plan to serve it and keep it cool until the last possible moment.
03 -
  • Serve this salad on a platter rather than individual plates so people can see all the components and feel the abundance of it.
  • Have everything assembled and the dressing ready before you char the tomatoes, because you want to serve this immediately while the contrast between warm and cool is still alive.
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