Prep Time: 25 min.
This Burrata and Tomato Salad with cherry tomatoes, avocado, and burrata is the perfect salad for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion.
With classic flavors and adorable presentation, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze to add a touch of sweetness and acidity.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 burrata
- 1 grape tomato (red or yellow)
- 200 grams ombré cherry tomatoes
- 1 basil leaf
- 2 basil stems
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- sprinkle of sea salt
- pinch of pepper
- medium heart-shaped cookie cutter
- small heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
Serves 3-4.
1. Place the burrata in the center of a platter.
2. Halve an avocado and cut it in 2-3 mm pieces lengthwise.
3. Spread the avocado flat with your fingers.
4. Use the medium and small heart-shaped cutters to make the weaved hearts.
5. Repeat with the other avocado half.
6. Lift the avocado hearts with a broad knife and place them on the platter.
7. Halve the ombré cherry tomatoes and place them in order by color as I have done.
8. Cut the center of a red or yellow grape tomato at an angle.
9. Halve each half down the middle and match the opposing halves to make two hearts. Take a look at Cherry Tomato on Rye to watch how I do it.
10. Place the tomato hearts on the burrata.
11. Cut two pieces of basil stem (about 2-3 cm / 1 inch) and place them in a v-shape above the tomato hearts.
12. Top with a basil leaf.
13. Drizzle some olive oil and white wine vinegar over the avocado and tomatoes.
14. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
15. Serve.
