Tomato Flight Vibrant Starter (Printable)

A vibrant mix of three tomato types paired with creamy burrata, fresh basil, and crisp greens.

# What You Need:

→ Tomatoes

01 - 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (fresh)
02 - 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, whole (for roasting)
03 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced

→ Greens & Cheese

04 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or mesclun)
05 - 2 balls fresh burrata cheese (approximately 7 oz total)

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
12 - Flaky sea salt (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange whole cherry or grape tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 12–15 minutes until blistered and tender. Let cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, balsamic glaze or vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
03 - Arrange mixed salad greens evenly on a large serving platter or individual plates.
04 - Distribute fresh halved tomatoes, roasted tomatoes, and sliced sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the greens.
05 - Tear burrata into pieces and nestle among the tomatoes and greens for creamy texture.
06 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad.
07 - Scatter torn fresh basil leaves on top and add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately while roasted tomatoes remain slightly warm.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • You get three distinct tomato experiences in one bite—sweet fresh ones, concentrated roasted ones, and intensely savory dried ones
  • The warm roasted tomatoes against cool creamy burrata creates the most incredible temperature and texture contrast
  • It takes just 35 minutes but looks and tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Serve this immediately after dressing because the greens will start to wilt and the burrata will lose its luxurious texture
  • Let those roasted tomatoes cool for just a few minutes—not completely cold, not hot enough to melt the burrata, that sweet spot where they are still slightly warm
03 -
  • If your cherry tomatoes are not in season, roasting them at a slightly higher temperature for an extra few minutes helps concentrate their flavor
  • Let the salad sit for just two minutes after dressing before serving—the greens soften slightly and absorb the dressing beautifully
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