This Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad elevates the classic caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, burrata, fresh herbs, and a simple vinaigrette. It’s absolutely bursting with flavor from juicy summer tomatoes!

This tomato burrata salad comes together in minutes and requires no cooking. Serve it up as a salad, appetizer, or side dish–perfect for any summer gathering!

The Best Use for Summer Tomatoes

I mentioned this in my BLT pasta salad recipe, but I am OBSESSED with summer heirloom tomatoes. I anxiously wait all year for them to come into season and I have a garden dedicated to growing them. I’m basically living off of BLTs and and southern tomato sandwiches all summer long.

When you have flavorful and ripe tomatoes, you really don’t need to do much to make them shine in a recipe. Pairing them with creamy burrata, fresh herbs, some flaky sea salt, and a simple shallot vinaigrette takes them to the next level, though!

This tomato burrata salad is equal parts elegant and approachable and would feel at home on any farm-to-table restaurant menu. Making restaurant-worthy recipes at home is my favorite party trick!

This recipe is wonderful served up alongside a big, juicy steak recipe or alongside some tender grilled lobster tails. Truly the most iconic of summer meals!

How to Make this Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad

This recipe truly comes together in no time at all and all you really need is a sharp knife!

Helpful Cooking Tools

• Tomato Knife
• Cutting Board
• Mixing Bowl

Recipe Ingredients

full list of ingredients, quantities & method in the recipe card at the end of the page.

Step-by-Step Photos & Instructions

1. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots, vinegar, olive oil, dijon, and honey until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. It’s best to make the dressing at least 1 hour in advance so that the flavors can meld.
2. Prep the tomatoes and burrata. Use a sharp knife to cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices. Lay the sliced tomatoes out on a serving platter. Sprinkle them with flaky salt and pepper. Arrange the burrata around the tomatoes. Slap the herb leaves lightly between your palms, then sprinkle them over the tomatoes and burrata.
3. Dress the tomatoes. Use a spoon to drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes and burrata and serve.
   

Recipe Tips & Tricks

Make sure you’re using ripe tomatoes. I cannot overstate this enough!! Make sure you’re using beautiful and ripe tomatoes. When you select them, they should be bright and shiny and give slightly when you squeeze them, but not be so ripe that they feel mushy.

Use a serrated knife to cut the tomatoes. When tomatoes are ripe, they’re much harder to cut through. To avoid smushing or squashing them, use a sharp serrated knife to cut the tomatoes into slices.

Slap your herbs! No, I know this sounds silly but it releases oils in the herbs and makes them much more fragrant and flavorful. Before pulling them off the stem, give them a quick slap a couple of times before sprinkling them over the tomatoes.

Use really good quality olive oil. And not the kind you cook with, either! Pick a flavorful and robust olive oil that’s meant for drizzling. When your vinaigrette is simple, you want to make sure you’re using the best quality ingredients.

Serving Suggestions

This tomato burrata salad is super versatile and great with so many dishes! It’s the embodiment of summer and just begging to be served at your next backyard BBQ or party. Here are some of my favorite main dishes to serve it with:

• Tuscan Grilled Steak
• Grilled Lamb Chops
• Pasta alla Genovese
• Pretzel Crusted Chicken
• Grilled Greek Salmon

However you serve it will be fabulous!

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This Tomato Burrata Salad is everything! It’s summer in a bowl with juicy tomatoes, creamy burrata, fresh herbs, and a simple shallot vinaigrette. If you do give this recipe a try, I love hearing about it! Leave a comment with a star rating below. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly newsletter and never miss a new recipe! You can also snap a photo & tag @JENNYGOYCOCHEA on Instagram.

More Summer Side Dishes to Try

BLT Pasta Salad
Gochujang Cucumber Salad
Boiled Corn on the Cob
Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
Bacon Shells & Cheese

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