MSG Free Burrata Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Few dishes feel as effortlessly luxurious as a platter of ripe heirloom tomatoes draped with creamy, cloud-like burrata. The beauty here is in the ingredients themselves — a rainbow of tomatoes in different shapes and sizes, fresh basil, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing that ties everything together without overpowering the natural flavors. For anyone avoiding monosodium glutamate, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief, because every single component is whole and unprocessed — no seasoning packets, no bottled dressings with hidden additives, just real food doing what real food does best. The dressing comes together in seconds with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a little zest, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat. Torn burrata gets nestled right into the tomatoes so every bite catches some of that rich, milky center alongside the juicy fruit. A scatter of fresh basil and optional pine nuts finishes the platter with color and a subtle nuttiness. It's the kind of dish that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together in minutes — serve it immediately while everything is at its freshest.
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4 servings
- 2 lb heirloom tomatoes (a mix of colors and sizes), sliced ¼-inch thick or halved if small
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp raw pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of flaky sea salt until combined.
- 2
Arrange the tomato slices (or halves) in a single, slightly overlapping layer across a large serving platter. Season the tomatoes with the remaining flaky sea salt and the black pepper.
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