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Published: Mar 8, 2023 by Genevieve · This post may contain affiliate links.

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

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This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh summer salad featuring spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction. It's an easy side dish, light meal, or appetizer!

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burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
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  • Why You'll Love this Burrata Caprese Salad
  • What You'll Need
  • Recommended Equipment
  • How to Make Tomato Burrata Salad
  • Variations & Substitutions
  • How to Store Tomato Salad with Burrata
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • How to Serve this Burrata Caprese Salad
  • Expert Tips
  • More Recipes to Try
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Why You'll Love this Burrata Caprese Salad

This delicious, fresh burrata salad with balsamic glaze combines spring mix, fresh tomatoes, sweet, earthy basil, soft and creamy burrata cheese, with a simple dressing of sweet, tangy balsamic glaze, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Finished with flakey sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, this will quickly become a favorite salad.

You can make this burrata salad for lots of different occasions. It's an easy, quick, simple-to-make side dish, a wonderful lunch, or a satisfying light dinner. This is great at summer barbeques, potlucks, parties, and other gatherings.

Plus, it's adaptable. Swap the spring mix for peppery arugula, the burrata for mozzarella cheese, or the dressing for a quick vinaigrette to enjoy this salad lots of ways!

labeled ingredients for burrata salad with balsamic glaze on a white marble counter.

What You'll Need

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  • Spring Mix You could also use arugula or baby spinach.
  • Ripe Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes are best for this salad. I like to use heirloom tomatoes here for an extra pop of color.
  • Fresh Burrata Cheese You should be able to find burrata in the cheese section of most grocery stores. If you can't find it, the next best option would be another soft Italian cheese like fresh mozzarella balls.
  • Fresh Basil 
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil A good quality extra virgin olive oil would be best here, as you'll be able to taste all of the individual ingredients quite well. 
  • Balsamic Vinegar Again, a good quality vinegar would be best. It will produce the best quality and consistency of balsamic reduction.
  • Flakey Sea Salt this may also be labeled finishing salt.
  • Black Pepper Freshly ground black pepper is best.

Recommended Equipment

Kitchen Knife

Cutting Boards

Saucepan

How to Make Tomato Burrata Salad

halved cherry tomatoes on a white cutting board.

Step One Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise.

Balsamic vinegar reduces in a stainless steel pot.

Step Two Make the balsamic glaze. Bring the balsamic vinegar up to a boil and down to a simmer until the balsamic reduces enough to cover the back of a spoon.

Balsamic Vinegar in Small Pitcher with wooden handle.

Step Three Set the reduced balsamic vinegar aside while you prepare the salad.

burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, and halved cherry tomatoes drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.

Step Four Place the spring mix, fresh basil leaves, and halved cherry tomatoes on a plate or platter. Add the burrata, drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil, sprinkle with flakey sea salt and pepper, and serve.

Variations & Substitutions

  • Try adding a bit of prosciutto for extra salty, savory flavor. 
  • Leave out the spring mix and swap the cherry tomatoes for full-sized heirloom tomatoes for a classic caprese salad.
  • Use arugula in place of spring mix for an easy arugula burrata salad!

How to Store Tomato Salad with Burrata

Fridge I recommend storing the salad greens and basil separate from the olive oil and balsamic glaze, and adding the cheese when ready to serve. Fresh burrata should last for 5 days.

Freezer I do not recommend freezing this dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is burrata?

Burrata is a semisoft Italian cheese made with mozzarella and cream. It has creamy curds on the inside and a bouncy mozzarella cheese exterior. It's rich, milky, and buttery. 

How is burrata served?

Burrata can be served in a number of different ways. It's excellent in salads, served as a part of an antipasto plate, or with a crusty Italian loaf. It's also great in pastas and on pizza.

How do you use balsamic glaze?

Balsamic glaze is excellent as a dressing on salads, like caprese salad, drizzled on fresh fruit, over meats or roasted vegetables.

How to Serve this Burrata Caprese Salad

This salad is best served with Italian dishes and summer meals. 

Serve it with a mix of salads for a summer party. Try this orzo pesto salad, this fresh side salad, and a delicious Thanksgiving Fruit Salad (don't be fooled by the name, it's perfect for all seasons!)

Have some alongside simply cooked meats, like this Cast Iron Chicken or this Ranchera Meat.

Try it alongside some pasta dishes, like spaghetti with Tomato Mascarpone Sauce, this easy Tuna Pesto Pasta, or this light and summery Penne al Salmone.

burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.

Expert Tips

  • You can use a paring knife to cut the burrata before serving to expose the creamy center and curd. This creates a beautiful presentation guests love.
  • To pick the best tomatoes, choose ones that are firm, a good weight for their size, free of dark spots or blemishes, and a strong aroma.
  • If your balsamic glaze is taking a long time to reduce, you can add a bit of sugar to speed up the process.

More Recipes to Try

Looking for more salad recipes? Try these!

Caprese Salad with Arugula

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Salmon Mango Salad

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burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh summer salad featuring spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction. It's an easy side dish, light meal, or appetizer!
5 from 44 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Easy, Easy Appetizer, Easy Salad, Quick Lunch
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 206kcal
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Equipment

  • Pot or Saucepan
  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 burrata
  • 4 cups spring mix packed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • flakey sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 20 fresh basil leaves or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze homemade or store-bought

Instructions

Balsamic Glaze

  • Make one recipe for balsamic glaze or measure store-bought glaze. Reserve 2 tablespoons (or more to taste) for the burrata salad and refrigerate the remaining glaze.

Burrata Salad

  • Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  • Arrange the spring mix, fresh basil, and cherry tomatoes on a plate.
  • Add the burrata.
  • Drizzle the salad with balsamic glaze, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of flakey sea salt, and serve.

Notes

General
  1. If your balsamic glaze is taking a long time to reduce, you can add a bit of sugar to speed up the process.
  2. You can swap the spring mix for arugula or another similar green.
  3. If you can't find burrata, try using a fresh mozzarella ball.
Storage
  1. Fridge I recommend storing the salad greens and basil separate from the olive oil and balsamic glaze, and adding the cheese when ready to serve. Fresh burrata should last for 5 days.
  2. Freezer I do not recommend freezing this dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2175IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg

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