Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, this Burrata & Oven Roasted Tomato Salad is a perfect dish for a light and refreshing meal. Creamy burrata cheese pairs beautifully with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Enjoy it as a standalone salad or as a side dish with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Tomatoes:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Salad:
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 2 cups arugula or mixed greens
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
- Crusty bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast tomatoes: Place halved cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and black pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Assemble salad: Arrange arugula or mixed greens on a platter, place burrata in the center, scatter roasted tomatoes, basil leaves, and pine nuts. Drizzle with additional olive oil or balsamic if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately with crusty bread.
Notes
- You can substitute arugula with baby spinach or spring mix.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Add avocado slices or prosciutto for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
