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You guy, you guys, YOU GUYS!
I finally found some heirloom tomatoes!
YA! I am literally jumping for joy over this.
All last summer I looked and looked and looked some more, but not once could I find any of these pretty tomatoes.
But the other day, there they were! I bought like all of them and then proceeded to come home and eat them like apples. Because I am weird and find fruits to be one of the best foods ever. During the summer months I pretty much exist on fresh fruit and veggies. It’s the best if you ask me.
I knew that I had to use these tomatoes in a way that would highlight their deliciousness in the best way possible. And to me that screams, “keep it super simple”.
No cooking them, or adding tons of spices or anything like that. Nope, I went classic… with a little twist because burrata cheese is mozzarella’s creamy cousin and well, you can never go wrong with adding avocados. Especially when grilling is involved.
Everything about this is simple.
You need a loaf of really good crusty bread, fresh burrata cheese, fresh basil, avocados, tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper. If you are feeling a little crazy, make the balsamic drizzle. The toast doesn’t NEED the drizzle, but I will say, caprese anything never feels complete without a little balsamic.
Now let’s talk about grilling bread.
Have you done it? If you haven’t, you must. It’s better than the toaster, better than the oven and something I will surely be doing all summer long. I discovered the beauty of grilled toast last summer when I made these caprese nachos (I obviously love caprese). There is so much flavor added from the grill and the way the bread gets all crispy is to die for.
You really have to try it.
You know what I was thinking?
Growing up I never knew what a caprese salad was. Salads to me were pretty much iceberg lettuce, some carrots and ranch. And really, that never happened very much. I think that having all boys in the house helped contribute to the “winner, winner chicken dinners” – like every night.
Although, I do have to say that growing up my dad would have salad almost every single night for dinner. He’d make us our chicken and rice and then make himself a giant salad. I never thought much of it then, but now I totally get it. A little veggies needed if you ask me.
Now that I do all cooking salads are a much more prominent factor in our diets.
Just tryin to keep us all healthy, you know?
I know that toast is not technically supposed to be dinner or really even lunch, but you can’t help but fill up on these.
They are that good.
Sorry if my head is all over the place today, too many thoughts or maybe may not enough…. I don’t know, I can’t figure it out, but I am happy it’s Thursday.
And sharing this toast. Of course!
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And these incredible tomatoes!
Yum! Heirloom tomatoes are the absolute best. And I can’t think of a much tastier way to use them than this. I love the action shot photo of the balsamic drizzle. = )
Thanks so much, Crystal!
Ugh!! I have yet to see a tomato that looks delicious yet! These look so good!
I might leave everything combined on the grill for about 30 seconds to let it all melt together. And now my mouth is watering!
Abby
Melty is the best!! Thanks Abby!
This looks beyond fantastic! Nothing beats a perfectly ripe tomato! Also, burratta cheese might be my favorite thing on the planet…it’s just so perfectly creamy and oozy!
I agree! Ripe tomatoes and buratta are the best!!
Thanks Rachael!
Ridiculously mouthwatering! WANT!
Thanks Sophia!
Grilling bread is one of our favorites! I so want this for lunch!!!!
Thanks so much, Liz!! Hope you are having a great week!
Gorgeous! These scream summer. Can’t wait for tomato season!
Thank you so much, Kelley!
I am just drooling over your pictures! This recipe sounds so yummy! Pinned
Thank you, Sommer!
ok these are just straight up sexy.
cannot WAIT for tomato season.
They so are.
And yes, tomato season!
Oh my GOSH!! This looks amazing! The tomatoes are gorgeous, the avocado, the cheese..gahh!! I want it all..I love appetizer-sized toasts, but these look like the perfect size for a hearty lunch or a light dinner. Can’t wait to try grilling my bread this summer! Why haven’t I thought of that before?? Pinned!
Yes, lunch or dinner! That is the way I do it! 🙂
Thanks Sarah!
Those tomatoes are beautiful!!!!
Thanks so much!
This is an awesome twist on traditional caprese. I haven’t seen any heirlooms yet but I’m going hunting today. Balsamic drizzle is the best I can’t imagine caprese with out it.. I feel like I live on caprese and panzanella salad all summer long.
Thanks so much!
Still no sight of heirloom tomatoes in my grocery store….but they’re cooooming! Totally trying this ASAP!
Thanks and I hope they come soon!
Oh my giddy aunt! This looks amazing – I could eat it every day, summer on a plate!
Me too! Thanks Caroline!
These are just stunning! I just see myself making these for Father’s Day (Good for dad and good for us, win win!)
Love the balsamic vinegar on top. Gives the perfect kick!!!
And you should grow your own heirloom tomatoes, so easy to grow and fun to pick! And unfortunately, tomatoes are really really high on the GMO charts, so growing your own is even more important.
Perfect for fathers day!!
I would grow my own, but growing things where I live is tricky and a lot of work, so It makes it a little less appealing.
Thanks Laura!
Oh my…I could live off of this and be totally happy! Those tomatoes, can’t wait to find them near me…the pictures…I’m drooling and I haven’t even finished my first cup of coffee. This looks phenomenal Tieghan!
Thanks Kathy!!