Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Cheese Salad

Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Cheese Salad
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Cheese Salad
This summer, Marino grew about 85 tomato varieties in his garden; he uses his harvest in this caprese. Burrata cheese, a fresh mozzarella filled with cream and curds, is available at some supermarkets, Italian markets, and cheese stores. Fresh whole-milk mozzarella can be substituted.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
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  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Carbohydrate 12 g(4%)
  • Cholesterol 72 mg(24%)
  • Fat 38 g(59%)
  • Fiber 3 g(14%)
  • Protein 19 g(39%)
  • Saturated Fat 16 g(78%)
  • Sodium 859 mg(36%)
  • Calories 457

Preparation Cut tomatoes into wedges and place in large bowl. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper. Crush oregano between palms to release flavor; add to tomatoes. Add 1/4 cup basil and olive oil and mix well. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Place 1 burrata cheese round in center of each plate. Fan tomatoes around cheese, dividing equally. Drizzle with dressing from bowl. Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve.

Preparation Cut tomatoes into wedges and place in large bowl. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper. Crush oregano between palms to release flavor; add to tomatoes. Add 1/4 cup basil and olive oil and mix well. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Place 1 burrata cheese round in center of each plate. Fan tomatoes around cheese, dividing equally. Drizzle with dressing from bowl. Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve.