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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Burrata, an Italian delicacy, is now available in many supermarkets and specialty stores. This cheese has a mozzarella outside, with a creamy oozy mixture of cream and mozzarella on the inside. It's a perfect way to shake up a Caprese salad; a drizzle of sweet aged balsamic, makes it magnifico! Read more ! Ingredients:
3 - 4 ripe tomatoes, preferably heirlooms (a variety of colors will add interest to the salad) |
1 (8-ounce) container (2 balls) burrata cheese, cut into halves |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, or to taste |
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste |
a good extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle |
aged balsamic of modena vinegar, aged 25 years or more (if you use regular balsamic, it doesn't have the same sweetness of a truly aged balsamic, so if you need to use this, reduce some with a bit of sugar until you have a thick syrupy glaze, or get some balsamic glace (such as colavita brand) |
Directions:
1. Slice the tomatoes and place over-lapping on each of 4 plates. Place the Burrata half along side. Season all with salt and freshly ground pepper, then sprinkle the basil over. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil, and a small amount of the aged balsamic. Serve.
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