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Arugula Caprese Salad with Burrata Cheese. Fresh baby arugula greens mixed with fresh basil and tomatoes. Topped with burrata cheese and parmesan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you love a good caprese salad, then you're going to love this twist on the classic! My arugula caprese salad with burrata was inspired from this really nice restaurant we frequently go to. They had served a delicious caprese salad on a few leaves of arugula. And instead of the classic mozzarella cheese, they use burrata. It was so enjoyable that I had to recreate it for myself when I got back at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward a few months when I actually decided to make it. We are in the hot days of summer and fresh produce is everywhere. So instead of just using a couple of pieces of arugula, I decided to make it a leafier salad! If you don't want to use so much arugula, just simply use the amount that looks good to you. Really the most important parts are the basil, fresh tomatoes, and the seasonings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Tomato Caprese with fresh burrata?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tomato caprese with fresh burrata is a salad made similar to a classic caprese salad. But, instead of mozzarella cheese, I use burrata cheese! I added a nice bed of arugula lettuce under the ingredients to add a little more depth of flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arugula Caprese Salad with Burrata Ingredient List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did the name tell you what's in it or what? \ud83d\ude42 This Italian burrata salad is loaded with fresh juicy ingredients!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Arugula<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fresh basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tomato<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Burrata cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sea salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Choosing the best ingredients for your arugula burrata salad:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Arugula<\/span><\/strong>. I got my arugula at the farmers market. You can also find it in the grocery store. The smaller leaves will be more tender and have a refreshing taste. The bigger the leaves get, the more bitter they will be. Make sure you choose small dark green leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Tomatoes<\/span><\/strong>. Fresh tomatoes make a HUGE difference. Make sure they are slightly soft, bought still attached to the vine, and a deep red color. They should also smell very fragrant. These all will signify that the tomato is ripe and fresh with a good flavor. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        The best way to use those fresh summer tomatoes!<\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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        • Burrata<\/span><\/strong>. I get my burrata in the fresh cheese section of the grocery store. Quality cheese has a much better flavor than cheese that is very processed. An even better option is to get it from a local cheese shop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          • Basil<\/span><\/strong>. I grow my basil right at home. I pick the largest bottom leaves first. If you are buying your basil in store, look for leaves that are not dehydrated. A good way to make sure the basil is fresh is by smelling it! It should be extremely fragrant!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            • Olive oil<\/span><\/strong>. I always use unrefined, extra virgin olive oil. When purchasing your oil, make sure it is in a bottle that does not let light in. Light can degrade quality olive oil. It should be a dark green bottle that you can't see through. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              • Balsamic vinegar<\/span><\/strong>. I buy organic balsamic vinegar. I love the quality and flavor of it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                • Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/strong>. Just like the burrata cheese, I get my parmesan cheese fresh. You can even buy a block of parmesan cheese and grate it fresh! Don't bother getting those that are in the pasta aisle.. they usually have preservatives in them and are not a good quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Salt<\/span><\/strong>. I use pink sea salt in all my recipes. Pink sea salt is an unrefined salt. Look for a pink color and a label that says it is unrefined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Black pepper<\/strong><\/span>. Freshly cracked black pepper adds the perfect final touch of flavor to your arugula caprese salad. I like to crack the pepper right on top of my burrata. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                      \"Arugula<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                      WATCH HOW I MADE IT!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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