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Summer tomatoes really don’t need much to shine, but a herby vinaigrette, creamy burrata, and a little crusty bread make them feel extra special.
This is one of those easy, make-ahead appetizers that looks gorgeous on the table and takes very little effort. The tomatoes soak up the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, and thyme until they’re juicy, sweet, and just a little tangy. Spoon everything over room-temperature burrata and serve with grilled bread for scooping.
You know it’s summer when the tomatoes are plentiful and the herbs are growing like crazy! It’s so exciting!
This year, we’re only growing herbs and lots of my favorite summer flowers, dahlias. We had a harsh spring, so our garden is coming in very slowly. But it’s coming, and I’m so happy about it. Growing up in Ohio, my dad had the best herbs and produce in his garden. His basil and cherry tomatoes were like no other, the best I’ve ever tasted.
Personally, I think cherry tomatoes are far more delicious than any other variety, you can always count on them to be delicious!
With the 4th of July just days away, I knew this was the perfect time to share this recipe with you all. I’ve been making these marinated tomatoes since 2016. They’re on repeat all summer. Once the grocery store starts carrying fresh, in-season summer tomatoes I grab as many as I can. This is the perfect recipe to share with family and friends!
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Ingredients
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- Champagne vinegar
- honey
- garlic
- fresh basil
- fresh thyme
- burrata
- cherry tomatoes
- crackers for serving
Step 1: make the vinaigrette
As you can imagine, this is a very straightforward and FAST recipe.
Start with the vinaigrette. I use really good olive oil, balsamic vinegar, champagne vinegar, and a squeeze of honey. Then add some fresh garlic, basil, and thyme. Whisk this all together in a big salad bowl.
Step 2: the tomatoes
As I mentioned, cherry tomatoes are my favorite and they work best for this recipe. If you can look for heirloom cherry tomatoes at the farmers market. They will be the tastiest.
Unless they’re super small, slice the tomatoes in half, then toss with the vinaigrette.
Step 3: let everything marinate
The final step is to allow time for the tomatoes to marinate in the vinaigrette. Let your tomatoes marinate for at least 30 minutes, but a few hours or overnight is ideal. This allows the tomatoes to really take on the flavors of the vinaigrette.
And then, you can serve. It’s important to make sure the burrata cheese is at room temperature along with the tomatoes. Spoon the tomatoes over and around the burrata cheese and add some crusty bread for dipping.
So pretty and even more delicious!
FAQ
Can I make marinated cherry tomatoes with burrata ahead of time?
Yes, the tomatoes can marinate ahead, and they’ll become even more flavorful as they sit. For the best texture, keep the burrata separate and assemble the platter just before serving.
Should burrata be served cold or at room temperature?
Room temperature is best because the cheese becomes softer, creamier, and easier to scoop. Take it out before serving so it has time to lose the fridge chill.
What tomatoes work best for this recipe?
Cherry tomatoes are ideal because they’re sweet, juicy, and easy to scoop with the burrata. Heirloom cherry tomatoes are especially pretty and flavorful when they’re in season.
What can I serve with marinated tomatoes and burrata?
Grilled or toasted bread is perfect for scooping up the tomatoes, cheese, and vinaigrette. You can also serve it alongside grilled chicken, steak, pasta, or a simple summer dinner.
Looking for other summer salads? Here are some favorites:
Greek Chicken Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette
Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Pasta Salad
Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Salad
Lastly, if you make these Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons champagne or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- kosher salt and black pepper
- chili flakes
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2-3 balls burrata cheese, at room temperature
- grilled bread or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, champagne vinegar, honey, garlic, basil, and thyme. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.2. Add tomatoes and toss to combine. Allow the tomatoes to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the fridge. Bring to room temp before serving.3. To serve, break the balls of burrata over a serving bowl. Arrange the tomatoes around the burrata. Serve with grilled or toasted bread.
Nutrition
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I love your blog and will be voting daily. Question – do you have a brand of balsamic vinegar that you like to use?
Hey Jennie!! Thank you so much! I use DaLallo or the Costco Kirkland brand. Both are great. Thanks again and I hope you love this! 🙂
finally tried burrata a couple days ago (we ordered a pizza that was served with a huge ball of burrata in the center, and my brother was annoyed bc he said it was the hardest he’d ever worked to eat some pizza), and it was so creamy and silky! ofc it would be delicious with marinated tomatoes and toast (:
So glad you tried it!! It’s delish!!
You bet your boots I voted for you! Good luck! And thanks from hot, humid Houston for another cool dinner!
(: Thank you Marpy!
Voted for you!! 🙂
Thanks Rhian!!
This is what I call yummy! Simple but packed with amazing flavours! Congratulations on the nomination & good luck!
Thanks so much Julia!!
Summer in a bowl! August is all about tomatoes, basil, corn, peaches and nectarines for me. I go to the farm stands just about every day so I can savor the very best gifts of summer. Congrats on the Bloglovin’ nomination! Good luck!
I think we have pretty similar ideas of August foods!! Thanks Jean!!
Voted!!
Thank you!!
I voted! Good luck Tieghan and can I come to the awards? I’m just a short train ride away!! So this dish tho – I could eat this morning noon and night – not kidding. So delish!
Awwww!! Thank you so much, Kathy!!! I mean, of course you can! I am not sure I will be attending, but I will update the blog if I am. Hope you are having a great week and happy almost Friday!
Oh lady, this is DEFINITELY a full meal for me. Let’s be honest—I could burrata into dinner all on its own, and now that those tomatoes are involved, I’m done for in the best possible way.
Haha, done for in the best possible way.. I love it! Thanks Erin!
dear god, this is my ABSOLUTE favorite kind of food! I love tomatoes and cheese and i especially love a dinner that’s just picking kind of food!!!
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YES!! You and I both!! Thanks Jess!!
Voted!!!
Thanks Allyson!
Yes, indeed!! I can make a whole meal out of this. I soooo miss this time of year when you have the beautiful tomatoes available. BTW, do you have any left????
Thank you!! And only a few left! 🙂
well, anything burrata and tomato is good in my book!!
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Thanks Miranda (:
Yes! We have to make the most of tomatoes season, it is gone so fast!
I love burrata too and this is totally my kind of lunch.
It’s gone way to fast!! So happy you like it Maëva! Thank you!
Good morning, i am discovering your blog from the South of France, you have such an amazing imagination in terms of food combination (well not really for this one, tomatoes and mozzarella is a common dîner for us here, but i must say you have a way of presenting it, you would be able to surprise even our italian neighbhors!). All this to say that we (french) are much more “conservative” in terms of food and less “daring”, but i really like what you prepare. I wil vote for your blog. Well done. Ingrid
Hi Ingrid!! So happy you found my blog!!
Thank you so much, all the nice words are making me blush?