Description
This vibrant Asparagus Tomato Salad with Burrata is a refreshing blend of crunchy asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy burrata cheese. Drizzled with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings or a light dinner at home. It’s not just a dish; it’s an experience that brings fresh Mediterranean flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh burrata cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Veggies: Wash asparagus and tomatoes. Snap off woody ends from asparagus.
- Blanch Asparagus: Boil water in a pot, add salt, and blanch asparagus for 2–3 minutes until bright green. Quickly transfer to ice water.
- Slice Tomatoes: Halve the cherry tomatoes while asparagus cools.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled asparagus and sliced tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Add Burrata: Tear burrata into pieces over the salad.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with torn basil leaves and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using aged balsamic vinegar. Experiment by adding herbs like mint for a unique twist or swap burrata for feta cheese if desired.