made by Emily
Caprese salad is one I make all the time in the summer months once we start getting good Jersey tomatoes. Burrata cheese is a fresh Italian cheese that is made of mozzarella and cream. It is very similar to fresh mozzarella but the center is creamy. Along with roasted tomatoes, burrata cheese adds a nice twist to caprese salad.
You'll Need:
For salad:
3/4 lb mixed yellow and red cherry tomatoes, or just use regular fresh garden tomatoes
2 Tbs olive oil
salt & pepper
1 pkg baby romaine or mixed greens, enough for 4 small salads
1 lb fresh burrata cheese at room temp (leave out of fridge for about 30 min prior to making salad)
10 fresh basil leaves, julienned (sliced into thin strips)
For dressing:
1/8 tsp dry mustard
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
Half the tomatoes and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in a shallow baking pan under broiler for a few minutes until skins just start to get browned.
Remove from oven and let cool while you prepare dressing.
For salad:
3/4 lb mixed yellow and red cherry tomatoes, or just use regular fresh garden tomatoes
2 Tbs olive oil
salt & pepper
1 pkg baby romaine or mixed greens, enough for 4 small salads
1 lb fresh burrata cheese at room temp (leave out of fridge for about 30 min prior to making salad)
10 fresh basil leaves, julienned (sliced into thin strips)
For dressing:
1/8 tsp dry mustard
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
Half the tomatoes and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in a shallow baking pan under broiler for a few minutes until skins just start to get browned.
Remove from oven and let cool while you prepare dressing.
Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
Arrange salad greens on a serving plate, top with burrata cheese and the tomatoes (which should be about room temperature by now). Sprinkle the julienned basil on top of the cheese and tomatoes. Then drizzle the dressing over all and serve immediately. If making ahead, add dressing right before serving.
Arrange salad greens on a serving plate, top with burrata cheese and the tomatoes (which should be about room temperature by now). Sprinkle the julienned basil on top of the cheese and tomatoes. Then drizzle the dressing over all and serve immediately. If making ahead, add dressing right before serving.
