Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese Salad

“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” Laura Ingalls Wilder was right on.

The freshness of your ingredients – heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, fresh basil – make this simple salad so beautiful and delicious. Ideal for late summer gatherings with friends or family. Pair with a good bottle of wine and fresh bread.

A simple post for a simple salad. I’d like to think Laura would wholeheartedly enjoy this. I’m certain you will.

Ingredients:

3 large Heirloom Tomatoes
2 balls burrata cheese (8 ounces total), torn into pieces
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Wash, dry, and slice tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices. Discard ends and season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
Arrange tomatoes on a platter, overlapping slightly. Top with burrata and fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Servings: 4 (side-dish) or 2 (main-dish with some crusty bread)