Celery Free Classic Tomato Burrata Salad
Few dishes capture summer on a plate quite like this one — ripe, jewel-toned tomatoes piled beneath torn burrata that spills its lush, creamy interior across the whole platter. The combination of heirloom and cherry tomatoes brings a range of sweetness and acidity that makes every bite a little different. Letting the burrata come to room temperature before serving is the small but crucial step that transforms it from a firm ball into something silky and indulgent. A drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil and a thin ribbon of balsamic glaze tie everything together with richness and a gentle tang. Torn fresh basil and a pinch of flaky sea salt finish it off with that effortless, trattoria-style elegance. The entire ingredient list is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a single component. It's the kind of showstopper salad that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together in minutes.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb ripe mixed tomatoes (heirloom, cherry, or a combination), sliced or halved
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese (2 balls)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Remove the burrata from its liquid and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before assembling — cold burrata will not spread or release its cream properly.
- 2
Arrange the sliced and halved tomatoes across a large serving platter in a single, slightly overlapping layer. Season the tomatoes with 1/4 tsp of the flaky sea salt and the black pepper.
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