Marinated Tomatoes with Burrata
With garden-fresh tomatoes atop creamy burrata cheese, this is the dish you’ll be eating all summer, and craving all year long.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120g) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 large handful fresh basil leaves
- 2-3 large fresh tomatoes (or equivalent quantity of smaller tomatoes)
- Maldon salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- 2-3 large balls burrata cheese
- Sliced crusty bread (optional)
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
- Rub the smashed garlic clove liberally over the interior of a large bowl. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and some chopped basil (reserve sprigs for garnish), and stir to combine. Toss the tomatoes in the dressing. Season to taste with Maldon salt and black pepper, stir again, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2
- Cut your balls of burrata in half, and place on a platter or atop slices of crusty bread. Spoon the marinated tomatoes over the cheese, and finish with an additional drizzle of of olive oil and sprinkling of Maldon salt and black pepper. Garnish with basil leaves, and serve immediately.
