Tomato, Burrata, and Basil Salad Stack
A fresh and luxurious salad featuring layers of juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata, and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze for a stunning, flavor-packed presentation.
Ingredients
- Heirloom Tomatoes: 3 large, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- Burrata Cheese: 2 balls
- Fresh Basil Leaves: 1 cup loosely packed
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Balsamic Glaze: 1 tablespoon
- Sea Salt: to taste
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Chill your plates and sharpen your knife for clean slicing.
- Combine Ingredients: Wash and dry basil. Slice tomatoes. Bring burrata to room temperature.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set out chilled serving plates for assembling.
- Assemble the Dish: Layer tomato slices, basil, and burrata. Repeat 2–3 times per stack.
- Cook to Perfection: Let stacks rest for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while fresh and creamy.
Notes
- Use different colored heirloom tomatoes for visual impact.
- Room-temp burrata spreads better and tastes richer.
- A serrated knife helps slice tomatoes cleanly.
- Drizzle glaze in a spiral for elegant plating.
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