Burrata Salad Recipe
A beautiful Burrata Salad with tomatoes, beets, basil, and flavorful basil oil, drizzled with balsamic glaze - perfect for summer dinners and gatherings. Elegant and flavorful.
How to Make the Best Burrata Salad
This stunning Burrata Salad is the ultimate summer appetizer or light meal. The combination of creamy burrata cheese, sweet heirloom tomatoes, and earthy roasted beets creates a flavor profile that’s both elegant and satisfying. Finished with a vibrant homemade basil oil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, every bite is a perfect balance of rich, fresh, and tangy.
What makes this salad truly special is the burrata—that soft, pillowy Italian cheese that oozes with creamy goodness when you slice into it. Paired with the natural sweetness of roasted beets and ripe tomatoes, it transforms a simple salad into something restaurant-worthy. The basil oil ties everything together with its fresh, herbaceous flavor.
Whether you’re hosting a summer dinner party or looking for an impressive dish to bring to a gathering, this burrata salad never fails to wow. It’s surprisingly easy to prepare, especially if you roast the beets and make the basil oil ahead of time. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up all those delicious juices.
Burrata Salad
A beautiful Burrata Salad with tomatoes, beets, basil, and flavorful basil oil, drizzled with balsamic glaze - perfect for summer dinners and gatherings. Elegant and flavorful.
Ingredients
Salad
Basil Oil
Instructions
Prepare the Beets
- Place beets in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. If very large, slice in half for faster cooking.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer gently until fork tender but not overly soft.
- Rinse in cold water or place in an ice bath. You can do this ahead of time.
Make the Basil Oil
- Place all basil oil ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until combined.
Assemble the Salad
- Peel the beets (skins should rub right off under running water) and cut into slices or wedges.
- Place beets in a bowl and toss with a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Spoon basil oil on a platter. Slice the burrata cheese into ½ inch thick slices and carefully place on the platter.
- Drizzle burrata with a little salt and basil oil. Arrange the beets on the platter around the burrata.
- Slice the tomatoes or cut them into wedges, and tuck them in and around the beets and burrata, paying attention to color.
- Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Scatter arugula sprigs or fresh torn basil around the platter.
- Refrigerate until serving. Drizzle the whole platter with basil oil or balsamic syrup right before serving.
Notes
- This is quite good served with sliced warm baguette or crusty bread.
- You can prepare the beets and basil oil ahead of time to make assembly quicker.
- Use a mix of red and yellow beets for a more colorful presentation.
