I really like this simple salad of fresh Italian burrata cheese with tomatoes.
For this salad I took a selection of tomatoes I had in the fridge. This was some small cherry tomatoes, a few Isle of Wight heirloom tomatoes I had left over from a punnet I had bought at M&S, and a couple of Isle of Wight tiger tomatoes that I bought from Dart’s Farm.
These I sliced, some into halves, others into slices. I surround the drained burrata cheese. The salad is then dressed with salt, pepper, olive oil, and white wine vinegar.
After photographing the salad, I added some torn basil leaves.
Burrata is an exquisite Italian fresh cheese with a unique texture. It starts with a pouch of fresh mozzarella, which is then filled with a rich, creamy mixture of stracciatella—shredded mozzarella curds and cream. The name “burrata” comes from the Italian word for “buttered,” which perfectly describes its luxurious consistency. When sliced open, the firm outer shell gives way to a soft, spilling interior. This creates a delightful contrast between the solid exterior and the milky, buttery filling.
Delicious