This easy salad comes together in 10 minutes without any cooking at all. I enjoy making a burrata caprese salad with figs when the weather gets warm, and grocery stores fill up with beautiful, ripe fruit. While a traditional version relies strictly on mozzarella and tomatoes, this seasonal twist introduces sweet sliced fruit to create a spectacular burrata tomato fig salad.
It gives you a wonderful mix of textures from crunchy cucumbers to a soft, rich center. You can make this whole platter in ten minutes from start to finish.
🥗 Serves 3 | 🥚 High-Protein | 🌿 Gluten-Free | ⏱ 10-Min Meal
If you are looking for more fresh, low-prep dishes to serve on warm days, you can also try a crunchy broccoli apple salad alongside your main course or just a simple orzo salad with chickpeas. It uses clean, simple ingredients that keep your kitchen time down to a minimum.
If you shop at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods, you can find these seasonal ingredients easily during late summer. This recipe hits the spot for backyard barbecues, weeknight sides, or a simple Sunday brunch on the patio.
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📌 Recipe: Burrata Caprese Salad Recipe with Figs
⏲️ Time: 10 minutes (10 min prep)
👥 Serves: 3 servings
🌏 Cuisine: Italian-American
📝 Quick Summary: A fresh summer salad made with creamy burrata, sweet figs, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, fresh basil, and a simple balsamic drizzle.
🌟 Main Ingredients: Burrata cheese, fresh figs, Roma tomatoes, Persian cucumber, basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.
💡 Pro Tip: Let the burrata sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving for the creamiest texture and best taste.
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💗 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No Cooking Required: You only need a knife and a platter to make this beautiful meal.
- Super Quick: This whole plate is done in ten minutes flat.
- Great Textures: The soft cheese works perfectly alongside crisp cucumber slices.
♻️ Substitutes & Variations
- Fruit Swaps: If you cannot find fresh figs at your local grocery store, ripe sliced peaches or sweet strawberries work beautifully instead.
- Cheese Alternatives: Fresh di bufala mozzarella can take the place of burrata if needed, though it will lack the signature creamy interior.
- Green Additions: Toss a handful of wild baby arugula onto the platter first to add a peppery bite to the base.
- The Perfect Base: Instead of store-bought crackers, serve these rich ingredients over warm slices of a Romanian house bread recipe to soak up the olive oil and juices.
💭 Expert Tips
- Temperature Matters: Warm burrata tastes far better and flows more beautifully than cold cheese straight from the fridge.
- Tear the Basil: Tearing the herb leaves with your hands instead of cutting them with a knife prevents the edges from turning black.
- Salt Last: Add your sea salt at the final second so the vegetables stay crisp and do not leak their juices onto the platter.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
This dish pairs wonderfully with a warm, crusty baguette or grilled garlic bread to scoop up the creamy cheese. If you want to build a complete weekend menu, it makes an excellent, refreshing starter before serving a main dish like hot, thick pork chops in air fryer setup. For a lighter evening meal, it also functions as a beautiful side dish next to delicious salmon en papillote.
❓Burrata Caprese Salad FAQs
A traditional Caprese salad is made with solid slices of fresh mozzarella cheese. A burrata Caprese replaces the mozzarella with burrata, which features a solid mozzarella outer shell filled with a rich, soft cream and cheese curd center.
This dish pairs beautifully with crusty Italian bread, garlic crostini, or grilled sourdough to scoop up the creamy cheese. For a complete meal, it serves as an excellent side dish alongside grilled lemon herb chicken, seared steak, or pasta nights.
You can slice your tomatoes and cucumbers a few hours early. However, do not add the salt, dress the plate, or cut into the cheese until right before serving, as the vegetables will release water and turn the salad mushy in the fridge.
Large, juicy heirloom tomatoes provide a wonderful meaty texture, while vine-ripened Roma tomatoes or sweet cherry tomatoes add a great pop of color and sweetness. Use whatever fresh, ripe variety is currently in season.
Always bring your burrata to room temperature by taking it out of the refrigerator 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Serving it warm ensures you get that luxurious, gooey interior texture when it is cut open on the platter.
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Burrata Caprese Salad with Figs
Ingredients
- 1 large ball Burrata Cheese
- 4 fresh Mission Figs
- 2 Tomatoes large
- 1 Persian Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 6 fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Pull the burrata cheese out of the refrigerator 20 minutes before you begin so it reaches room temperature.
- Wash the tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh figs thoroughly under cold water, then pat them dry with a clean paper towel.
- Slice the tomatoes into thick wedges and cut the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.2 Tomatoes, 1 Persian Cucumber
- Cut each fresh fig into four even quarters starting from the stem down to the base.4 fresh Mission Figs
- Arrange the tomato wedges and cucumber pieces evenly around the outer edges of a wide serving bowl.
- Place the whole ball of burrata cheese directly into the center of your arranged vegetables.1 large ball Burrata Cheese
- Nestle the fig quarters into the gaps between the tomatoes and cucumbers all around the plate.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and white balsamic vinegar over the entire salad.1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar
- Use your fingers to gently tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the top.6 fresh Basil Leaves
- Finish the dish with a drizzle of thick balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of sea salt right before serving.1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze, 0.25 teaspoon Sea Salt
Leslie says
I could not love this recipe more..it's such a bright and fresh salad. So perfect for summer and the flavors are the best combination!
Kelly says
This was a hit when I served it to my mah jong group last week. Thank you for making me look so good 😉
Karen says
We had a couple of friends over for lunch yesterday and decided to eat it outside in the sun since the weather's so nice. This made the perfect al fresco summer lunch. Both fresh and crunchy, and creamy and decadent!
Jody says
I made this salad for guests and it was impressive and delicious. Thanks for this recipe!
Audrey says
I used burrata from Trader Joe's and it turned out perfect. This is a must make recipe during the warmer months.
Lauren says
This burrata caprese salad with figs is absolutely stunning. It’s a beautiful, elegant dish that feels perfect for entertaining or a special meal!
Alex says
This is the perfect summer salad. I loved the added figs - one of my favorites. So good and easy to make.
Jen says
This burrata caprese salad is amazing! I love the addition of figs.
Lisa says
This burrata caprese with figs was so fresh, creamy, and perfect for warm weather. The sweet figs with juicy tomatoes and burrata made every bite feel extra summery.
Sheila says
figs are always such a treat in our house, so we found this recipe and kept it for a special ocaccion. Made it for a starter for our anniversary dinner at home last night and it was delicious! Thank you for a great recipe.
Leigh says
Love the addition of fig and cucumber to caprese salad. So good!
Kate says
This salad was so refreshing! I loved the added figs, one of my favorites!
Ari says
This burrata caprese salad with figs is so fresh, easy, and perfect for warm weather. The sweet fruit with creamy burrata and tomatoes makes it feel extra special.
Kim says
We loved the figs in this! So good and refreshing!
Greta says
My husband was exceptical about fings in a salad, but them he loved it! It's a delish flavor combo.