Tomato Burrata Salad Recipe (dairy free)
This Tomato Burrata Salad recipe couldn't be easier! It's whipped together in just a few minutes, topped with simple balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The recipe uses plant-based cheese to make it entirely dairy free. In fact, the recipe is completely vegan. A summer salad that lets seasonal tomatoes, like heirlooms, shine. Serve as a light and simple appetizer or side dish at your next garden party or BBQ.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Italian, Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
- 4 big cluster tomatoes, or medium heirloom (around 500g / 1 lbs)
- 5.3 ounces halved cherry tomatoes optional (150g)
- 25 fresh leaves of basil
- black pepper, and sea salt to taste
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar (30 ml)
- 8 ounces vegan burrata cheese ball (220g)
vegan burrata out of vegan mozzarella
- 1 vegan mozzarella wheel (eg: from Miyokonos)
- ¼ cup vegan sour cream (eg: from Tofutti)
- 1 tablespoons plant milk, such as cashew milk
Wash, then slice tomatoes about ½ cm (¼ inch) thick and arrange them on a serving platter. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes evenly.
To make vegan burrata out of vegan mozzarella: Crumble mozzarella with your hands into bigger chunks. Mix vegan sour cream and plant milk into the mozzarella crumble.
Sprinkle cheese on top of the tomatoes (or add cheese in slices). Salt and pepper evenly to taste. Drizzle with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately, and enjoy!