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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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!
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
How to Make Tomato Burrata Salad
Step One Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise.
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.
Step Three Set the reduced balsamic vinegar aside while you prepare the salad.
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
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.
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.
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!)
Use this guide for food and wine pairing tips!
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.
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.
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📖 Recipe
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Equipment
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
- If your balsamic glaze is taking a long time to reduce, you can add a bit of sugar to speed up the process.
- You can swap the spring mix for arugula or another similar green.
- If you can't find burrata, try using a fresh mozzarella ball.
- 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.
Inger says
Burrata is so much fun. I'm always looking for new ways to use it!
Genevieve says
Thanks Inger!
Holly says
Beautiful salad! I’ve actually never tried burrata before. This has inspired me 🙂
Genevieve says
Wonderful! It's such a treat. I hope you enjoy it!
Julianne says
Such a beautiful salad. I love the mix of colors and flavors, especially the balsamic glaze. DELISH!
Genevieve says
That balsamic glaze is pretty delicious! Thanks so much, Julianne!
Jere Cassidy says
I love these types of salads that have a variety of lettuce, and the burrata was a pleasant surprise since I haven't had that before.
Genevieve says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jere! I hope you'll be having lots of burrata from here on out. 🙂
Sage Scott says
This salad stars all of my favorite summer flavors -- garden-fresh greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It's fast, easy, and sooooo delish!
Genevieve says
Yay! I'm so happy to hear it, Sage. Thank you!
Jane says
I made this salad last night and it was delicious! I'll be making it again soon. Thanks for the recipe!
Genevieve says
So glad to hear it! Thanks Jane!
Sharina says
This burrata salad with balsamic glaze is a winner! It is bursting with flavors and a great sides for our fav steak.
Genevieve says
Thanks so much, Sharina! So glad you enjoyed. 🙂