A simple and elegant Caprese salad featuring a base of sliced heirloom and cherry tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, creamy burrata cheese, pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This refreshing dish is perfect served with crusty bread.
1. Slice one large heirloom tomato into rounds and arrange them on a serving plate.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them over the heirloom tomato slices.
3. Drizzle the tomatoes generously with olive oil.
4. Season with a few grinds of fresh black pepper.
5. Arrange fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes.
6. Place a ball of burrata cheese in the center of the plate and gently tear it open to expose the creamy interior.
7. Spoon pesto over the burrata and the salad.
8. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
9. Add another grind of black pepper over the top.
10. Slice a baguette and serve alongside the salad for dipping.
