Description
This Heirloom Tomato Salad is a celebration of peak summer produce. It’s a simple and beautiful salad that’s absolutely bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 4 medium to large heirloom tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion, sliced thin
- 2 small balls of burrata
- 6 torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cracked black pepper, for garnish
- Drizzle of olive oil
For the Caper Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped capers
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, chopped capers, salt, and black pepper to create the caper dressing.
- Rinse the heirloom tomatoes and cut them into large chunks. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the thinly sliced red onions and torn fresh basil leaves.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture to your liking. Toss gently to coat.
- Spoon the tomato salad onto a large serving platter.
- Gently open each burrata ball and nestle it on top of the tomatoes.
- Drizzle the burrata with olive oil. Finish with more fresh basil and cracked black pepper before serving.
- ENJOY!
Equipment
Notes
- Cut the tomatoes just before serving to keep them juicy and fresh.
- Feel free to slice the tomatoes instead of cutting into chunks.
- Use ripe, in-season heirloom tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Let the dressed tomato mixture sit for 5–10 minutes before plating to allow flavors to develop.
- Serve with toasted bread or crostini to soak up the dressing.
- For a lighter version, skip the burrata and serve as a simple tomato basil salad.
- You may not use all of the dressing. You can also double the dressing and use leftovers on greens, roasted veggies, or pasta salad.
- Always taste the dressing before adding—it should be tangy, balanced, and just slightly salty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American, Italian