Tomatoes with strawberries, pesto and burrata
2 servings
10 minutes
This refined Italian salad combines an unexpected blend of flavors — the sweetness of ripe strawberries, the juiciness of tomatoes, the creaminess of burrata, and the aromatic freshness of pesto. It is believed that experiments with berries and cheese in Italy date back to Mediterranean culinary traditions, where the simplicity of ingredients creates gastronomic harmony. The dish has an amazing balance of sweet and salty, while the creamy texture of burrata perfectly complements the acidity of tomatoes and the freshness of basil. It can be served as a light appetizer or an elegant accompaniment to main courses. Each bite is a play of flavors that awakens the appetite and inspires culinary discoveries.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Cut the ripe tomatoes into wedges.
- Tomatoes: 100 g
3
Also, cut the strawberries into slices.
- Strawberry: 100 g
4
Arrange tomato slices in a circle on the plate and lightly salt and pepper them.
- Tomatoes: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Place strawberry slices on the tomatoes.
- Strawberry: 100 g
6
Place the burrata ball in the center.
- Tomatoes: 100 g
- Strawberry: 100 g
- Pesto: 40 g
7
Place pesto sauce in islands on strawberries and tomatoes.
- Pesto: 40 g
8
Sprinkle everything with olive oil.
- Olive oil: 5 ml
9
Serve the dish garnished with basil leaves.
- Basil leaves: to taste