Tomato Burrata Salad with Marinated Tomatoes
Baby plum tomatoes marinate with red onion, fresh herbs, extra-virgin olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Serve them with creamy burrata and warm toasted ciabatta.
Ingredients
For the Marinated Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 250 g baby plum tomatoes halved
To Serve
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread sliced
- 150 g burrata cheese 1 ball
Instructions
- Combine 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, ½ small red onion, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add 250 g baby plum tomatoes, halved, and toss until evenly coated. Let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Place the sliced ciabatta on a grill pan over medium heat. Toast for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Place the 150 g burrata cheese in the center of a serving platter. Arrange the marinated tomatoes around it and spoon some of the herby marinade over the burrata.
- Garnish the tomato burrata salad with additional fresh basil and serve immediately with the warm toasted ciabatta.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Tomatoes: I use ripe baby plum tomatoes because their sweetness balances the red wine vinegar and their firm texture holds up during marinating.
- Chop the Onion Finely: Finely chopped red onion distributes more evenly through the marinade, so it complements the tomatoes without overpowering them.
- Remove the Chill from the Burrata: I take the burrata out of the refrigerator before serving because its center becomes softer and creamier as it loses its chill.
- Toast the Bread Last: For me, the contrast works best when the ciabatta is still warm and crisp against the cool burrata and marinated tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 576IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1mg
