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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pesto & Burrata

Cultural Context

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pesto & Burrata reflects the vibrant flavors of Italian summer cuisine, celebrating fresh, seasonal ingredients. Heirloom tomatoes, known for their rich flavors and varied colors, are often paired with creamy burrata, which adds a luxurious texture. Pesto, a staple from Genoa, enhances the dish with its fragrant basil and nutty notes. This salad is a popular choice in Italian households during summer gatherings, showcasing the beauty of simplicity in Italian cooking. Today, it's enjoyed worldwide, often with variations in the choice of cheese or nuts used in the pesto.

ItalianITside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 package Inés Rosales Tortas
1 cup pesto
4 cups heirloom tomatoes
8 oz burrata
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 cup fresh basil leaves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while being more affordable.

burrata cheese

🥗Healthier: fresh mozzarella

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Fresh mozzarella offers a similar texture at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but vegetable oil is more economical.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino is a less expensive cheese.

1

Place the Tortas on a plate.

2

Add the pesto on top, spreading it well.

3

Cut the tomatoes into slices and add them on top of the pesto.

4

Divide the burrata between the two cakes.

5

Sprinkle a pinch of pepper on top.

6

Finish by adding some pine nuts.

7

Garnish with some fresh basil leaves.

Cooking Techniques

slicingblendingdrizzling

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Caprese Salad with PestoTomato Pesto Salad
Local Name: Insalata di pomodori heirloom con pesto e burrata

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