Description
This Burrata with Tomatoes and Pesto is a stunning yet effortless dish bursting with creamy, tangy, and nutty flavors. Perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or part of a summer spread, it’s a vibrant celebration of fresh ingredients that come together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Essentials
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts – Lightly toasted for crunch and nutty flavor
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes – Halved, red or yellow for a pop of color
- 5.5 ounces pesto – Homemade or quality store-bought
- 1 ball burrata cheese (about 8 oz) – Fresh and creamy, the star of the show
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil – For drizzling and richness
- Freshly ground black pepper – To taste
- Flaky sea salt – To taste, enhances flavor and texture
Optional Add-Ons
- Fresh basil leaves – For garnish and extra freshness
- Balsamic reduction – A drizzle adds a tangy-sweet touch
- Crusty bread – To scoop and savor every bite
Substitutions and Shortcuts
- Fresh mozzarella – Substitute if burrata is unavailable
- Walnuts – Use instead of pine nuts for a different nutty profile
Instructions
- Toast pine nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
- Slice tomatoes: Halve the cherry tomatoes to release their juices and flavor.
- Spread pesto: On a serving plate, spread pesto into a wide circle as a flavorful base.
- Place burrata: Gently place the burrata ball in the center of the pesto.
- Arrange tomatoes: Scatter halved cherry tomatoes around the burrata on the pesto.
- Finish: Drizzle olive oil over everything. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts, freshly ground pepper, and flaky sea salt to taste.
Notes
- Serving Tip: Best served immediately with toasted bread slices or crostini.
- Make Ahead: You can toast the pine nuts and slice tomatoes ahead of time for quicker assembly.
- Storage: This dish is best fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day. The burrata may begin to lose texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook (light toasting)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: burrata with tomatoes, pesto burrata salad, summer appetizer, Italian burrata plate, cherry tomato burrata, easy burrata dish