Part of the fun of going on vacation is getting to experience new foods and flavors. Well, pack your bags (grocery bags that is) and try this fresh, vacation-like Tomato Burrata Salad right in your own backyard (or dining room). Almost like taking a furlough from the kitchen, this easy, made-in-minutes, vacation-on-a-plate salad will make it look like you pulled out all the stops. Picture it; fresh, crispy arugula, juicy, ripe tomatoes, flavor-packed red onions, and bougie, creamy burrata topped with some of the best balsamic glaze you can imagine. This picturesque Tomato Burrata Salad will definitely take you on a flavorful trip. So, take it easy, relax, and enjoy this salad sabbatical with the ones you love. A mind-vacay is a wonderful place to go! It’s always in season… enjoy your trip!
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula or mixed greens
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 8 ounces burrata, torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup pesto, optional
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts or almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Directions
Step 1 –Add the arugula to a large serving bowl.
Step 2 –Evenly layer the tomatoes on top of the arugula.
Step 3 –Evenly add the red onion on top of the tomatoes.
Step 4 –Arrange the torn burrata over the salad.
Step 5 –Evenly drizzle the olive oil, the balsamic glaze, and the pesto over top of the salad.
Step 6 –Evenly sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the salad.
Step 7 –Serve garnished with the basil.
