Fresh And Grilled Tomato Salad With Burrata Stracciatella & Herb Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 2 cups mixed  sliced tomatoes in various colors
• 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped into wedges
• 1 cup Burrata stracciatella cheese
• Fresh herbs (basil, parsley)

Microgreens for garnish

• Olive Oil
• Optional recipe mozzarella to Stracciatella

Instructions

1. Cut the mozzarella in two and put it in a bowl.
2. Now, shred the filaments with your hands to preserve some of the length.
3. Add the whipping cream and a pinch of sea salt when all shredded and mix well together.
4. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.

For the Herb Vinaigrette:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
• 3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• 1 small onion, finely minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 4 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

 Grill the Tomatoes

1. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush the mixed tomatoes with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the tomatoes, cut-side down, for 1-3 minutes until they develop light char marks. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.

Make mozzarella stracciatella (optional), or use burrata stracciatella cheese from the store.

A quick and easy way to make your own Stracciatella is by using the content of a mozzarella Burrata.

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized fresh mozzarella in its whey.
• 3/4- 1 cup organic (possibly raw) heavy whipping cream 60% fat
• Salt and black pepper

Prepare the Vinaigrette

1. Caramelize the onion and garlic in a saucepan until soft and golden. Then, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a blender until emulsified.
2. Stir in chopped basil and parsley, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and continue blending the herbs until the dressing is well emulsified. Then, add the dressing to a bowl, stir in the caramelized onion and garlic, and stir well.

Assemble the Salad

1. Arrange the grilled and fresh tomatoes on a serving plate.
2. Spoon the Burrata Stracciatella cheese generously over the tomatoes.

Garnish and Dress

1. Drizzle the herb vinaigrette evenly over the tomatoes and cheese.
2. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves, parsley, and microgreens, and season with salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve immediately with crusty bread to scoop up the creamy Stracciatella and vinaigrette.

It’s the perfect dish for a summer evening or a light appetizer for a gathering!