Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Burrata Caprese Salad
Burrata Caprese Salad is made with burrata cheese, beefsteak tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
beefsteak tomatoes (or heirloom tomatoes)
In the method: Cut the large tomatoes into 1-1.5 inch chunks.
cherry tomatoes (I like to get assorted colors)
In the method: Cut the large tomatoes into 1-1.5 inch chunks.
basil leaves
In the method: Roll the basil leaves together and thinly slice the basil.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 beefsteak tomatoes (or heirloom tomatoes)Ingredient note
Source: 8 ounces cherry tomatoes (I like to get assorted colors)Ingredient note
Source: 15-20 basil leaves; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.Ingredient note
Source: 4 ounces burrata cheeseIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon flakey saltIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (optional)
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Burrata Caprese Salad
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Sprinkle the basil on then drizzle with olive oil, balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with flakey salt.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Cut the large tomatoes into 1-1.5 inch chunks.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
What happens at the end?
Sprinkle the basil on then drizzle with olive oil, balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with flakey salt.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
