Burrata with Cherry Tomatoes & Italian Infused Oil

Since travelling abroad to various regions in Italy, I have been super inspired to recreate dishes like this Burrata with Cherry Tomatoes & Italian Infused Oil that I literally ate daily! Now that we have been stuck at home for over a year, I try to recreate dishes that bring back memories of our travel days, just to feel close to them again! I will be completely transparent and say that I always thought the more ingredients you use in a recipe the better it will taste… until we visited various European countries where it was the complete opposite! And holy man was EVERYTHING insanely flavourful! I don’t know about you but using seasonal summer fruits, veggies, and herbs gives me all the feel-good vibes especially when they are all such powerhouse ingredients! With that said, it only takes a little something extra – maybe a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt – to make an insanely delicious dish, which is exactly what this recipe defines! Lately, I’ve seen burrata popping up all over take-out restaurant menus in Niagara so I couldn’t resist making a burrata recipe of my own. It’ll be my go-to appetizer for the rest of the summer, and I hope you love it too!

What is burrata?

If you’ve never heard of burrata, you’re in for a treat. It’s a fresh Italian cheese made from cow’s milk. In the store, it looks a lot like fresh mozzarella, because it comes in balls. In fact, each ball is a pouch of fresh mozzarella filled with rich, fresh cream. You can find burrata in speciality cheese shops or most grocery stores with a good cheese section. It pairs well with both sweet and savoury flavours, so I made this recipe with a handful of fresh local strawberries (feel free to use freshly sliced peaches instead), tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

Instead of just using olive oil for this recipe I decided to get a little more creative so I created an Italian infused oil that really makes this recipe next level delicious! It has a very light, lemon-garlic flavour that lets the creamy burrata and fresh produce shine. It’s easy to make – just combine 1/2 cup olive oil with a smashed garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or sub oregano) and the rind of 1 lemon, peeled into strips. Warm it over your stove, and then let it steep while you prep the other recipe components. Strain out the seasoning, garlic, and lemon before you drizzle it over the salad.

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