Italian Cuisine
Caprese with Roasted Tomatoes and Burrata
This modern take on the legendary Italian salad elevates a classic combination through contrasting textures. Some tomatoes are roasted until sweet and soft, creating an intriguing pairing with cool, creamy burrata. Fresh basil and premium olive oil unify these components into a cohesive dish. It serves as an exquisite appetizer that looks impressive while offering pure enjoyment of natural, high-quality ingredients.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 30 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cooking
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Italian Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 12 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Cut half the tomatoes into wedges, place on a baking sheet, d…
Cut half the tomatoes into wedges, place on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and roast at 180°C for 15 minutes until soft.
- 02
Slice the fresh tomatoes and arrange them on a platter with t…
Slice the fresh tomatoes and arrange them on a platter with the warm roasted tomatoes.
- 03
Place the burrata in the center and score the surface to reve…
Place the burrata in the center and score the surface to reveal the creamy interior.
- 04
Garnish with fresh basil, drizzle with olive oil, and season…
Garnish with fresh basil, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Use the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes for roasting to maximize the aroma.
How to serve
Serve with slices of toasted ciabatta.
Note
Roast tomatoes in advance, but assemble with room-temperature burrata just before serving.
