Heirloom Tomato Salad Board (Printer-Friendly)

Vibrant heirloom tomatoes with creamy burrata and basil oil, artfully arranged as a Mediterranean centerpiece for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Tomatoes

01 - 1.75 lbs assorted heirloom tomatoes (various colors and sizes), sliced or halved

→ Cheese

02 - 2 balls (8.8 oz total) fresh burrata cheese

→ Basil Oil

03 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
04 - 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 small garlic clove
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnishes & Extras

07 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted (optional)
10 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
11 - Crusty bread or crostini, for serving (optional)

# How to Cook:

01 - In a blender or food processor, combine basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and bright green. Strain through a fine sieve for a smooth finish, if desired. Set aside.
02 - On a large serving board or platter, artfully arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes in overlapping layers or clusters to showcase their colors and shapes.
03 - Tear the burrata into large pieces and nestle them among the tomatoes.
04 - Drizzle the basil oil generously over the tomatoes and burrata.
05 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Scatter toasted pine nuts and extra basil leaves on top, if using.
06 - Serve immediately with crusty bread or crostini on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when you really just spent twenty minutes arranging beautiful things.
  • The basil oil tastes like summer smells, bright and alive in a way bottled pesto never quite manages.
02 -
  • If you blend the basil oil and it turns dark or tastes bitter, your basil was too old or the blender got too warm—use fresh basil and work quickly next time.
  • Tomatoes cold from the fridge can taste muted, so let them sit at room temperature for thirty minutes before arranging if you have the time.
03 -
  • If you can find them, Sungold and Cherokee Purple heirlooms together create a beautiful color story that makes the board look intentional.
  • Make the basil oil in a jar and keep it in the fridge for three days—it's brilliant drizzled over grilled bread or fish, so you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again.
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