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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipe Index » Appetizers

    Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze

    Published: Aug 1, 2018 · Modified: Sep 18, 2022 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze is a show-stopping Italian appetizer to share. It features creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Serve it with a sliced toasted baguette and enjoy!

    Burrata Caprese plated with parmigiano reggiano crackers, balsamic glaze, and wine.

    Burrata Caprese is our decadent spin on traditional caprese, which calls for water mozzarella. This caprese salad features buttery burrata and a ripe juicy tomatoes. The balsamic glaze adds a rich, umami-packed flavor that ties all of the ingredients together. The combination is sweet, salty, and mouthwatering.

    About this Burrata Caprese Recipe

    • Taste - The combination of ripe tomatoes, buttery burrata, and balsamic dressing is rich yet perfectly balanced.
    • Texture - The tomatoes are juicy while the burrata is soft and creamy. The toasted baguette adds a crunch.
    • Effort - One of the best things about this salad is how easy it is to prepare. All you need to do is slice tomatoes, spread some cheese, and if you have time, make the balsamic dressing. When we are feeling tired or lazy, we use store bought balsamic and it still tastes great.
    • Time - It takes about 10 minutes to slice the tomatoes and layout the ingredients, then drizzle balsamic. If you choose to make your own balsamic, it takes about 15 minutes to make.
    Jump to:
    • About this Burrata Caprese Recipe
    • What is Burrata?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How to Eat Burrata Caprese
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment Needed to Make Burrata Salad
    • How to Store Burrata Caprese
    • Did You Like This Recipe?
    • Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
    • Food safety

    What is Burrata?

    Burrata is like mozzarella with its solid shell, but its center is filled with stringy stracciatella di bufala and cream. Burrata, which means "buttered" in Italian, goes perfectly on toasted crusty bread or on a bright, refreshing salad.

    Ingredients

    Burrata Caprese Ingredients, including burrata, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil leaves, tomatoes, and balsamic glaze.
    • Aged balsamic vinegar - A rich, concentrated vinegar originating in Italy. It has a syrupy texture and a dark, bold balsamic flavor.
    • Extra virgin olive oil - Contributes to the base for the salad
    • Honey - Combine with the balsamic vinegar to make the glaze. The floral sweetness of the honey balances the other rich flavors.
    • Burrata cheese - A soft, flavorful Italian cheese. It has a mozzarella-like exterior and is filled with stracciatella, a creamy cheese.
    • Heirloom or Roma tomatoes - Both are intense and rich tomatoes that balance out the sweetness of the burrata.
    • Flaky sea salt - Brings all the flavors together.
    • Freshly ground black pepper - Adds a peppery kick to the salad.
    • Fresh basil leaves - Fresh torn basil adds a brightness to the tomatoes and aromatics.
    • Premade Honey Balsamic Glaze - The rich and decadent dressing for the salad that can be homemade or storebought.

    Instructions

    Steps to make burrata caprese.

    Burrata Caprese

    1. Arrange tomatoes - Arrange the tomatoes in a circle.
    2. Cut burrata - Place the burrata in the center and cut open the burrata.
    3. Add basil - Tear fresh basil and sprinkle on top of the tomatoes and cheese.
    4. Drizzle and season - Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle salt and pepper.
    5. Serve - Serve with a toasted baguette and enjoy!

    Honey Balsamic Reduction

    • Add ingredients to saucepan - In a small saucepan, cook balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat.
    • Whisk and simmer - Once the mixture begins to cook and bubble, whisk and reduce to medium-low heat. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes until it is reduced.
    • Allow to cool - Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside to cool.

    How to Eat Burrata Caprese

    Burrata caprese is great as an appetizer, snack, or light lunch. We love to pair it with a toasted baguette or a light pasta like our Healthy Penne alla Vodka. This salad also allows you to create the perfect megabite consisting of tomato, burrata, basil, balsamic, and the baguette. The flavor combination is exquisite.

    Substitutions

    • Fresh mozzarella - Substitute burrata for fresh water mozzarella if you prefer the taste to burrata.
    • Tomatoes - Substitute heirloom tomatoes for other ripe tomatoes, such as cherry tomatoes, pearl, Roma, San Marzano.
    • Arugula - Use arugula instead of basil if you prefer a more peppery green.
    • Truffle olive oil - Use a flavored olive oil, like truffle olive oil, for added flavor.
    • Truffle Salt - Use truffle salt instead of sea salt for extra rich flavoring.
    • Peaches - Use white or yellow peaches instead of tomatoes if you prefer the taste. Peaches will make the salad sweeter, but still delicious.

    Variations

    • Deluxe - Add prosciutto for a rich and light protein.
    • Vegan - Replace the burrata with vegan cheese
    • Nuts - Add walnuts or your favorite nut to the salad for a hearty crunch.
    • Burrata Caprese Toast - This caprese salad burrata pairs wonderfully with toasted bread. Just slice and toast an Italian baguette (or bread of your choice) then place some of the salad on the toast to enjoy.
    • Spicy - Sprinkle some red chili pepper flakes to imbue extra heat into the dish.
    • Sandwich - Enjoy the ingredients in this burrata caprese as a sandwich.
    Closeup shot of burrata caprese with balsamic glaze.

    Equipment Needed to Make Burrata Salad

    This simple tomato burrata salad requires just a few kitchen essentials, all of which you can use for many other common recipes. To make this tomato burrata recipe, you will need a measuring cup, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, skillet or non-stick pan, whisk, salad bowl or platter, and salad servers.

    To explore more kitchen items to make your kitchen complete, head to my shop: Kat’s Kitchen Essentials.

    How to Store Burrata Caprese

    This burrata caprese salad is best served fresh. However, sometimes we make more than we need to and need to store leftovers. If you have leftovers, store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Then enjoy within the next day so the basil will still be crisp and the toppings remain intact.

    Did You Like This Recipe?

    If you loved this Italian Tomato Salad, please rate and comment below! For more salads and burrata-themed dishes, check out:

    • Italian Summer Pasta Salad
    • Peach Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Burrata
    • Roasted Tomatoes Burrata Spaghetti (with garlic cloves)
    • BBQ Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch
    • Cacio e Pepe with Burrata
    Burrata Caprese plated with parmigiano reggiano crackers, balsamic glaze, and wine.
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    Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze

    Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze is a show-stopping Italian appetizer to share. It features creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Serve it with a sliced toasted baguette and a glass of wine!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Salad, Sides
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 171kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Ingredients 

    Burrata Caprese

    • 1 4 oz Burrata cheese ball
    • 4 Ripe tomatoes sliced into rounds
    • 4 Fresh basil leaves
    • 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ cup Balsamic Glaze (optional if not making honey balsamic reduction)
    • Flaky sea salt
    • Freshly cracked pepper

    Honey Balsamic Glaze (Optional)

    • ½ cup Balsamic vinegar
    • 4 tablespoon Honey

    Instructions

    Burrata Caprese

    • Arrange tomatoes - Arrange the tomatoes in a circle.
      4 Ripe tomatoes
    • Cut burrata - Place the burrata in the center and cut open the burrata.
      1 4 oz Burrata cheese ball
    • Add basil - Tear fresh basil and sprinkle on top of the tomatoes and cheese.
      4 Fresh basil leaves
    • Drizzle and season - Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle salt and pepper.
      2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup Balsamic Glaze (optional if not making honey balsamic reduction), Flaky sea salt, Freshly cracked pepper
    • Serve - Serve with a toasted baguette and enjoy!

    Honey Balsamic Glaze (Optional)

    • Add ingredients to saucepan - In a small saucepan, cook balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat.
      ½ cup Balsamic vinegar, 4 tablespoon Honey
    • Whisk and simmer - Once the mixture begins to cook and bubble, whisk and reduce to medium-low heat. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes until it is reduced.
    • Allow to cool - Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside to cool.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 791IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword: Burrata caprese, burrata caprese salad, burrata recipe, caprese salad, italian salad, italian tomato salad, mozzarella salad, tomato burrata salad, tomato caprese with fresh burrata, vegetarian salad, vegetarian side
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    Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    About the Author

    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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    1. Megan

      March 27, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      The honey used for this recipe adds a fun spin on this recipe. Will definitely be using this recipe the next time I have company over!

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