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Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese

This recipe comes courtesy of Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar of Cooking Channel's Extra Virgin and is reprinted here with permission.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 pound burrata
  • extra virgin olive oil for serving
  • flake sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 fresh basil leaves torn into pieces

Method
 

  1. Cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices (I found slightly thinner worked best), then dice 4 slices and set those aside for garnish (I used the grape tomatoes pictured for this step).
  2. On a large plate, arrange the tomato slices, slightly overlapping, to cover the entire surface.
  3. Place your thumbs on top of the burrata and open it gently. Place the burrata in the center of the plate, on top of the tomatoes. If you are using the mozzarella, just tear it into pieces, as in the photos, and spread evenly over the tomatoes.
  4. Pour the diced tomato on top, and dress with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the basil leaves over the top.