Description
A fresh and creamy Burrata & Oven Roasted Tomato Salad featuring caramelized cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil and optional balsamic glaze for a perfect Italian-inspired appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salad Base
- 2 cups arugula or mixed greens
Main Ingredients
- 2 balls fresh burrata cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or torn
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
Finishing Touches
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the halved cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle them with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Roast the tomatoes for 20 to 25 minutes until they become soft and caramelized. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Salad Base: Arrange the arugula or mixed greens evenly on a serving platter or on individual plates to create the base of the salad.
- Add Burrata: Gently place the two burrata balls on top of the greens, ensuring they remain intact to showcase their creamy texture inside.
- Combine Ingredients: Spoon the warm roasted tomatoes around and over the burrata, allowing their juices to mingle with the greens and cheese.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the salad with fresh chopped or torn basil leaves and the toasted pine nuts, adding a fragrant and crunchy element.
- Final Drizzle: Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over everything and, if desired, add a balsamic glaze for a sweet and tangy finish.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately, ideally slightly warm or at room temperature, accompanied by crusty bread or on its own.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature to bring out the flavors.
- For a savory twist, add thin slices of prosciutto or a handful of olives to the salad.
- Use fresh burrata cheese right before serving to maintain its creamy center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 salad
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
