Heirloom Tomato Salad Board (Print Version)

Colorful heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata, and aromatic basil oil arranged as a beautiful sharing platter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tomatoes

01 - 1.75 lbs assorted heirloom tomatoes in various colors and sizes, sliced or halved

→ Cheese

02 - 2 balls fresh burrata cheese (8.8 oz total)

→ Basil Oil

03 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
04 - 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 small garlic clove
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnishes & Extras

07 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
10 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
11 - Crusty bread or crostini, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, and pinch of salt in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and bright green. Strain through fine sieve for smoother texture if desired. Set aside.
02 - Artfully arrange sliced heirloom tomatoes on large serving board or platter in overlapping layers or clusters to showcase colors and shapes.
03 - Tear burrata into large pieces and nestle among the tomatoes.
04 - Drizzle prepared basil oil generously over tomatoes and burrata.
05 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Scatter toasted pine nuts and extra fresh basil leaves on top.
06 - Serve immediately with crusty bread or crostini on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It makes you look like you put in way more effort than you actually did
  • The basil oil alone is worth keeping in your fridge forever
02 -
  • The basil oil can turn brown if left out too long, so make it right before serving or store it in the fridge
  • This dish lives and dies by the quality of your tomatoes—taste them before you buy
03 -
  • If your basil oil tastes bitter, your olive oil might be too old or low quality
  • A drizzle of balsamic glaze over everything adds this sweet acidic depth that's pretty incredible
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