Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of burrata paired with the sweet tang of oven-roasted tomatoes in this delightful salad. Perfect for a light lunch or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
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For the Oven-Roasted Tomatoes:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Salad:
- 5 ounces mixed baby greens or arugula
- 8 ounces fresh burrata cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Toss halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Roast for 15–20 minutes until caramelized.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange greens on a platter. Place burrata in the center, surround with roasted tomatoes, drizzle with remaining olive oil and balsamic glaze, garnish with basil.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with roasted garlic cloves.
- Opt for heirloom cherry tomatoes for a colorful twist.
- Best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 of salad
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
