Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata & Pesto

Name: Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata & Pesto
Yield: Makes 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 1 large ball burrata or fresh mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; About 3 cups (510 g) mixed red, yellow, and orange cherry tomatoes, halved; 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons Classic Basil Pesto; 3 large tomatoes, preferably heirlooms, sliced; Small fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Preparation info

Makes
4–6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Williams Sonoma Pizza

By Williams Sonoma

Published 2024

About

Choose juicy ripe tomatoes at the peak of their summer ripeness for the very best version of this salad. A combination of different-colored tomatoes and types, including heirlooms, grape, and cherry tomatoes, add to a stunning presentation. You can also swap regular fresh mozzarella for the creamier burrata.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Classic Basil Pesto
1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼</

Side dish
Salad
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Summer

Method

In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto and vinegar. Add the olive oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Arrange the tomatoes decoratively on a platter. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Nestle the burrata in the center. Drizzle the burrata and tomatoes with the pesto dressing. Garnish with basil lea