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Easy Marinated Tomato and Burrata Salad Recipe

Course: Appetizer, lunch, Salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 10 oz burrata cheese
  • balsamic glaze, additional basil and olive oil, for serving

Marinated Tomatoes

  • 1 lb grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion 
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt 
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 

Instructions

  • 1. Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise, and add to a large mixing bowl. Add red onion, basil, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic, and red wine vinegar. Stir well.
    2. Marinate tomatoes for at least 3 hours, and up to 24 (if marinating overnight, leave out at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to and hour before plating).
    3. Plate tomatoes on a large platter or in a serving bowl.
    4. Add burrata to the platter, and gently tear open.
    5. Finish the salad with a drizzle of olive oil, some balsamic glaze, a sprinkle of Maldon salt and fresh basil leaves.
    Serve as is, or with crusty bread.