Burrata Bowls Are the Perfect Summer Appetizer
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023
You'll want to snack on this tasty, cheesy app all summer long!
An easy and satisfying summer snack that uses up fresh summer produce? Say no more! When it comes to summertime, we are absolute suckers for anything made with fresh vegetables and fruits straight from the garden. From juicy tomatoes to succulent sweet stone fruits, fresh herbs and so much more, summer really is magical when it comes to whipping up fresh and tasty snacks. And these burrata bowls feature it all!
Mixed together with all of your favorite summer flavors and topped with cheesy burrata, olive oil, and flaky sea salt, you won’t be able to help yourself—you’ll want to make this every single night. Especially if it’s shared amongst friends out on the porch or the back deck, with a refreshing spritzer in hand!
What’s a Burrata Bowl?
Inspired by Marissa Mullen’s recent TikTok creation on her account @thatcheeseplate, this burrata bowl is a fresh take on your typical summer Caprese salad, swapping out the usual fresh mozzarella with chunks of burrata, while adding in some sweetness from the apricots.
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While the outer texture of burrata is slightly similar to fresh mozzarella, burrata cheese is stuffed with Stracciatella, a type of soft cow’s cheese that makes it easily spreadable for bread, crackers, and other tasty burrata recipes. While burrata makes for a great topping on pasta or even pizza, when it comes to light summer bites, we can’t help but love any burrata appetizers made with tomatoes like this bowl.
How to Make a Burrata Bowl
Putting together a burrata bowl is incredibly simple. All it takes is a few fresh ingredients! One tip from our editors: find different colors of Heirloom tomatoes, like red and yellow. Working with different colors will make it especially visually appealing!
Ingredients
- 1-2 Heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 2-3 apricots, sliced into wedges
- 1 Burrata ball
- Fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
- Olive oil
- Flaky sea salt
- Crusty bread for serving, optional
Directions
Step 1: Arrange the produce
In a shallow bowl, arrange the slices of Heirloom tomatoes so they cover the bottom surface. Then layer the slices of apricots evenly on top of the tomatoes.
Step 2: Add the burrata
With clean hands, gently rip open the burrata and place small chunks of the cheese around the surface of the bowl on top of your produce.
Step 3: Top with oil, basil and salt
Sprinkle some of the fresh basil leaves on top of your burrata bowl. Drizzle the olive oil lightly on top of your produce and burrata, then sprinkle with sea salt to finish it off.
Step 4: Serve with crusty bread
While you can easily enjoy this burrata bowl as is for a tasty appetizer, if you want to make this snack a little heartier, you can also serve it with slices of crusty Italian bread to spread on top of!
Classic Burrata Toast
Burrata toast is like a culinary blank canvas. The rich and creamy cheese goes well with both sweet and savory toppings, so add your favorites for a quick snack or satisfying appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Easy Burrata Salad
This burrata salad is easy to make, but tastes like you're eating at a fancy restaurant. I like to use burrata with black truffles, but any kind of burrata is delicious. —Yvonne Pettiford, Surprise, Arizona
Burrata Ravioli
This burrata recipe is very easy and really delivers on flavor. Instead of mixing ingredients for the filling, this quicker version uses pieces of burrata and fresh basil to create a luscious interior. Serve the ravioli with your favorite sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Prosciutto, Pear & Burrata Salad
The idea for this burrata salad came when we ordered a restaurant appetizer that was prosciutto, burrata, a little arugula and olive oil. I was inspired to make it into a salad with just a few more ingredients. Instead of pears, try the salad with melon or peaches. —Emily Miles, Sherman Oaks, California
Grilled Nectarines with Burrata and Honey
The classic caprese gets a sweet makeover with this inspired summer starter. Burrata, mint and honey are served over nectarine halves—or any stone fruit you like—in this creamy, dreamy dish. —Anthony Gans, Hawthorne, California
Fried Burrata
It's hard to beat the combination of flavors and textures in this rich, creamy fried burrata recipe. Enjoy it with crisp crostini and the smoky, sweet romesco sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Burrata Appetizer with Tomatoes
Serve this warm burrata appetizer on a trivet right from the skillet. Use a knife or even a small spoon to scoop the juicy tomatoes and silky burrata onto toasted bread slices. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Burrata Pasta
This is a burrata recipe that I use as a go-to dinner when I need something quick and comforting. The silky burrata adds a softer flavor than Parmesan and makes the dish extra creamy. —Rosie Siefert, Kansas City, Missouri
