Best Burrata Japanese Tomatoes Panzanella Wild Arugula Recipes

TOMATOES AND BURRATA

Steps:

• Cut the ball of cheese in half crosswise and place the halves, cut side down, on 2 salad plates. Cut each tomato in half through the stem end and distribute them around the burrata. Drizzle the tomatoes and burrata generously with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Scatter the basil on the salads, sprinkle with fleur de sel, and serve with Garlic Toasts.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Depending on the size of the baguette, you should get 20 to 25 slices.
• Lay the slices in one layer on a baking sheet, brush each with olive oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Bake the toasts for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are browned and crisp. As soon as they are cool enough to handle, rub one side of the toasts with the cut side of the garlic. Serve at room temperature.

ARUGULA WITH PROSCUITTO AND BURRATA

Steps:

• Put the vinegar, mustard, egg yolk, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl or 2-cup glass measuring cup. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, making an emulsion. Place the arugula in a large salad bowl, pour on enough vinaigrette to moisten, and toss well.
• Distribute the arugula on 4 dinner plates. Place half a burrata, cut side down, in the middle of the plate and artfully arrange the prosciutto around it (I tear each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise). Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

SUMMER PANZANELLA BURRATA BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until dried out and golden around the edges, about 7 minutes. When cool enough to handle, rub both sides of each slice with the cut side of the garlic clove.
• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, 3/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a large serving bowl until combined. Toss in the tomatoes, peaches and onion, then set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Tear the bread into bite-size pieces, add them to the bowl and toss to coat. Add the basil and salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and let sit until the bread is softened and the flavors marry, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
• Divide the panzanella among 8 bowls and top each with half a ball of burrata. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.

TOMATO BURRATA BITES

Steps:

• Trim the base of each tomato so they sit flat. Using a serrated knife, slice off top 1/4 inch of each tomato. Scoop out seeds and pulp, then place hollowed-out shells upside-down on a paper-towel-lined plate or baking sheet to drain, about 5 minutes.
• Turn tomatoes upright, and season with salt. Open burrata and pour creamy interior into a bowl. Chop firm exterior into 1/2-inch pieces, then stuff one piece in the bottom of each tomato. Divide creamy center among tomatoes (about 1 teaspoon each). Drizzle tomatoes with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and garnish with basil. Serve immediately.