burrata, tomato and basil salad
(a slight variation on the caprese)
Ingredients:
3 ripe tomatoes (preferably homegrown)
1 large round burrata cheese, drained
¼ cup fresh basil, slivered
salt and pepper
Directions:
Core and slice tomatoes into ¼ inch slices.
Carefully slice burrata cheese into ¼ inch slice.
On a platter or on individual plates- alternate slices of tomato with slices of burrata. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with slivered fresh basil.
Serves 4
(Note: can be assembled an hour ahead of time)
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