Tomato and Burrata Salad with Pangrattato and Basil
Italian Easy

Tomato and Burrata Salad with Pangrattato and Basil

A textured twist on caprese with crispy garlic bread crumbs and creamy burrata

italianvegetarianquicksaladdinnerlunchno-cook
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⏱️ 20 minutes 15 minutes prep · 5 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
345 Calories
12g Protein
14g Carbs
27g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

This salad swaps standard mozzarella for creamy burrata and adds a necessary crunch with garlicky toasted bread crumbs. It is the definitive way to highlight peak-season summer tomatoes.


Instructions

1

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently to ensure even browning, until they are deeply golden and smell toasted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

2

Stir the garlic into the skillet and cook until fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat immediately so the garlic doesn't turn bitter, then season with salt and transfer the mixture to a bowl to cool.

3

Arrange the tomatoes on a large platter and season with salt and pepper. Let them stand for about 5 minutes; this draws out the juices which will mingle with the cheese later.

4

Place the burrata balls on top of the tomatoes and use a knife to gently tear the skins. Pull the edges back so the creamy centers flow out over the tomatoes.

5

Scatter the basil and cooled pangrattato over the salad and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a final sprinkle of flaky salt. Serve immediately while the bread crumbs are at their crispest.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

Crusty sourdough breadGarlic focaccia
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Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days. The pangrattato will soften.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate for up to 2 days. The pangrattato will soften.

Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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