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Burrata with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Pesto

A quick broil of cherry tomatoes concentrates their flavor and the light char lends a slight smokiness. Creamy burrata and basil pesto make for a fun take on traditional Caprese salad flavors. If you’re wanting a bit of crunch in this dish, frying the basil leaves yields a crisp topping to add another texture dimension.
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Keyword appetizer, basil, burrata, easy, egg-free, fast, holiday, italian, pesto, side, snack, tomato, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 316kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 8 ounces burrata
  • 1/4 cup pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for garnish
  • fresh basil optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Toss the tomatoes with avocado oil and season generously with salt. Place onto a broiler-safe pan and broil for 5-8 minutes, or until lightly charred. Allow to cool and serve with the burrata. Drizzle pesto over top and garnish with more olive oil and fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.24

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1288IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 1mg