A delicious twist on a caprese salad, this easy Italian Burrata Salad Appetizer with Roasted Peppers is my new go-to when I have last minute company! Grab your freshest baguette and dig in!
Italian Burrata Salad Appetizer with Roasted Peppers
This fresh Italian appetizer is one of my favorites! It is served COLD which I LOVE because I can make this ahead!
Just buy a few CRISPY Italian baguettes so your guests can ‘sop up’ all those wonderful juices!
What Is Burrata Cheese?
I only recently, within the last year, have heard of Burrata and actually seen it in the grocery store. I am not sure if it has always been there or is a recently stocked item but if you have never tried it, just ask yourself…
“Do I love mozzarella?”
I’m not talking about that impostor mozzarella. I’m talking about real mozzarella!!
If you answered, “Heck yes!”, then you will absolutely love burrata!
The first time I tried it, I thought, “How come I have never heard of this burrata before?!” I stored the burrata possibilities in the back of my mind where I store all of my food loving thoughts/ideas and went about my day.
I completely forgot about it until months later when Derek and I went to dinner for our anniversary.
I spotted it on the menu at Michael Symon’s new restaurant called Angeline in Atlantic City (you should def. go if you’re ever in the area!!)
So of course, my husband and I ordered it and I fell in love with burrata yet again!
Before the end of dinner, I made a note to myself to try and recreate the delicious burrata appetizer.
And here it is!!
I’m no Michael Symon but I can try! 😉
I wanted to share it with you guys here on the blog as my first tapas/meze style appetizer!
If you know me, you know that I would choose a tapas restaurant over any 5 star/7 course meal any day.
Tapas restaurants are literally popping up all over the city so why not try and recreate that tapas experience at home??
Serve this with my Sweet Chili Shrimp Tempura Boats and a drink or two! 🙂
Where do you buy burrata cheese?
The burrata is usually RIGHT next to those little mozzarella balls in the cheese section in a little container that says “burrata”!
What’s the difference between burrata and mozzarella?
Did you know that burrata is basically “left-over” mozzarella bits that are combined together and packaged nicely in a shell of mozzarella then filled with a little cream? Yum!!
Tip* Because the outer layer is thicker, I highly suggest scooping out the inside into a bowl. Then chop up the outer mozzarella shell, very finely, and then add it back to the burrata. Then you can scoop one big creamy pile in the center of the roasted veggies!
I did NOT do that here because I think the ball was so gorgeous for the photo but I would for guests to make it easier to help themselves!
Oh and since this is my first recipe that cannot actually be picked up with your fingers, I think the best way to serve this is with a large fork on the side and a super, duper crusty bread!
A good baguette can take this dish to another level so choose wisely!
A ciabatta or any crusty Italian bread is your best bet! Nothing too soft!!
You can warm the bread up or leave it room temperature.
Another tip!! If you want to be able to drizzle your balsamic like I did, get a good thick balsamic glaze from the grocer. It is sweeter and just makes for a beautiful presentation…If you can’t find it, see my recipe notes!
A Delicious Cold Appetizer!
My FAVORITE thing about this “tapas style” dish is that it does not need to be served warm. In fact, straight outta the fridge is best! That is also how they served it at Angeline. (minus the bread).
If you really want to “up the ante”, grill the bread to get that delicious charred flavor right before guests arrive.
As my mother-in-law says, “Mangia!”
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More appetizers you may like:
Creamed Spinach and Feta Phyllo Cups
Easy Cold Spinach Dip With Cream Cheese
Healthy Creamy Imitation Crab Salad
Pasta Salad Skewers With Creamy Herb Dressing
Italian Burrata Salad Appetizer with Roasted Peppers
Italian Burrata Salad with Roasted Peppers and Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz. Container Burrata Cheese ((comes with 2 balls))
- 5-6 Large Bell Peppers ((Green. Red, Yellow, Orange))
- 5 Garlic Cloves ((Smashed not cut))
- 6 Basil Leaves
- 1 Tbsp. Thick Aged Balsamic Vinegar or Glaze (*See note)
- 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Italian Baguette ((For dipping))
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut peppers into thin strips and spread onto a baking sheet with the garlic cloves. Season generously with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Coat generously with olive oil. (about 1/2 cup)
- Bake until you get a light char on your peppers (about 25 minutes).
- Pour entire pan (including oil) into a shallow serving bowl/dish. Chill for at least an hour or until it comes to room temp.
- Add burrata in the center and slice when guests arrive to allow the creamy goodness to escape!
- Finish with a drizzle of vinegar over the entire dish and serve alongside crusty bread warmed or room temperature.
Recipe Notes
- The longer you allow this to sit in the fridge, the yummier it will taste! So opt for overnight if you can.
- Crusty, crostini-like bread goes perfectly with this! Just slice it thin and toast lightly!
- You can add any vegetables to this as you like! Just keep in mind that some veggies may need a longer to roasting time!
The burrata looks gorgeous in the picture! I’ve failed twice at recreating a dish I had in which the burrata looked just like that and it popped and oozed all over the grilled veggies…yummy! So why didn’t you include instructions to do the burrata just the way it looks in the picture?!?! Almost anyone knows how to grill veggies. How do you get the cheese just right?!?!
Hi! Thanks for the comment! I suggest getting your best quality burrata. Then just slice it halfway, once it’s on top of your veggies. It should ooze out on its own!
Amanda
This looks gorgeous! I can’t get the burrata bet I will definitely have a go with mozzarella!
Thanks Amanda!! Yes get the GOOD mozzarella! 😉
Amanda
This looks gorgeous! I can’t get the burrata bet I will definitely have a go with mozzarella!
I love burrata and this combination of roasted veggies sounds so delicious! It’s the next best thing to buffalo mozzarella from Campania Italy.
I know!! I remember having the BEST mozzarella on the Amalfi coast during our honeymoon!!!
I love burrata and this combination of roasted veggies sounds so delicious! It’s the next best thing to buffalo mozzarella from Campania Italy.
I’m with you on the tapas, girl. I have never heard of burrata, but I am def going to go find it at my grocery, because this sounds AWESOME. This would be such an impressive, gorgeous appetizer!
Lol! Thanks Michelle! 🙂
I’m with you on the tapas, girl. I have never heard of burrata, but I am def going to go find it at my grocery, because this sounds AWESOME. This would be such an impressive, gorgeous appetizer!