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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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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
I know it only goes up to 5 stars to rate but I rate this a 10! Delicious to look at and even better to eat.I serve it with crostini that has been baked with a little olive oil and garlic. Great appetizer for at home ,beach,picnic!!!!1
Lol thanks so much Anne-Marie!! I love to hear that this dish was such a hit and appreciate you making it:) Have a great Monday! xT
Quick, easy and delicious! Great for a girls night or dinner party.
Hi Jenn,
Happy Sunday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, thanks so much for making it:)
I’ve never had a dud in your recipes, but this is next level. I’ve served with arugula and marinated black olives as a salad twice in one week, and guests are salivating. One gathering, I was a guest at two professional chef’s home for a lunch gathering and they couldn’t stop complimenting the dish and going back for another serving. Thank you for always being such a reliable choice for clean, healthy and outstanding out of the box choices.
Hey Ann,
Happy Sunday!!🍋☀️ I appreciate you trying this recipe out and your comment, so glad to hear it was a winner! Thanks so much for your kind message:) xT
This was so fast and easy and a hit with my family on a Sunday afternoon. You could easily change up the herbs or add another vegetable and it would still be delicious.
Hi Sarah,
Thanks so much!! Love to hear that this dish was a hit and I appreciate you making it! xT
Had this at a friend’s and it made me a tomato lover — so delicious!
Hey Emily,
Amazing!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and sharing your feedback! Thanks for making it:) xx
So delicious and easy! My new go-to appetizer but also good with grilled chicken or any grilled meat over it for a simple summer meal! I’m kind of obsessed with this dish!
Hey Leslie,
Happy Monday!!☀️🌊 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear that it was a hit! xT
Fabulous recipe! The marinated tomatoes were so delicious! Everyone at the 4th of July party loved it! Thanks for another winner!
Hi Hayley,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear that it turned out well for you:) xT
Delicious and so easy. I finally found burrata! We smeared the burrata on light rye toast and loaded on the marinated tomatoes. Such a great summer lunch. I marinated grape tomatoes overnight. Yum.
Thanks so much Cathy!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you making it:) xT
So amazing! No burrata at my store so halved the small mozzarella balls and put them in at same time as cherry tomatoes! Fantastic sub and won’t fret if I can’t find burrata again! Thank you for this! It’s a keeper!
Hey Kimberly,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear that it turned out well for you:) Great idea to use the mozzarella balls! xT
I made this for 4th of July and it was a huge hit with my friends – everyone was asking for the recipe!!! I marinated the tomatoes overnight. It was such an easy recipe. Thank you!
Hi Trace,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear that it turned out well for you:) xT
This was delicious and even better as a leftover. It’s easy to make and gets better with age. I didn’t have burrata the next day so I just put the tomato mixture on toasted bread. It was great all by itself!
Hey Susan,
Happy Wednesday!!🍊🍋 I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
Made this on a Friday to transport to a party (5 hour drive to another city) on Saturday. It was a success at the party however there were so many other appetizers I had 3/4 of it left over. We were attending a different party on Monday so kept the appetizer in the fridge. Oh my, by that time there was lots of juice and people were almost fighting over it . I had cut up a focaccia bread which was perfect for dipping. At the end all the cheese and tomatoes were gone but the teenagers wanted to keep the small bit of leftover juice so they could finish it the next day. Think it improved with age. Not sure how many times I shared this recipe over the weekend. Thanks, it was a winner. Forgot to add that I used a large wheel of brie, warmed the first couple of times then it didn’t matter, it was eaten as is.
Hey Bev,
Happy Wednesday!!🍊🍋 I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
Soon delicious! I used my garden cherry tomatoes, basil and thyme! I ate this for 3 days!
Hi Bryanna,
Happy Wednesday!!🍊🍋 I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
These marinated tomatoes were amazing, extra delish with toasted homemade sourdough bread. Thanks for another great recipe!!!
Hi Kelly,
Happy Monday!!🇺🇸😎 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was a winner! xT
Loved these marinated tomatoes!! They were perfect and so easy to make!
Hi Sonia,
Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and your comment! Have a great Wednesday! xx
Delicious! Made it with black garlic balsamic vinegar and it was stunning. Making it again next week for a dinner party.
Hi Carrie,
Awesome!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it and your comment! xT