Asparagus and Tomato Caprese Salad with Burrata

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This Asparagus and Tomato Caprese Salad with Burrata is seriously next level. It has all the components of the classic Italian salad that you know and love but with a few seasonal twists. Serve it as a side dish for a spring brunch or summer dinner party and you’ll see why it’s one of my all-time favorite salad recipes on the blog.

a platter of caprese salad with asparagus on a light aqua background; a separate platter of grilled chicken breasts

I absolutely love a classic Caprese salad, which is traditionally made with slices of ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, and torn fresh basil, plus a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I wanted to make that simple salad just a little more exciting while still keeping it low-lift. The addition of asparagus transforms it into the perfect spring dish while burrata cheese makes it extra creamy, adding that wow factor that will impress your dinner guests!

You can use any large variety of tomatoes for this salad, but I love taking advantage of heirloom tomatoes when they’re in season to add color and character to the dish. Be sure that they’re nice and firm, which will make it so much easier to neatly slice and serve them. Don’t be afraid to choose a variety of colors — they’ll make this already stunning salad even more appealing!

ingredients:

Asparagus
Heirloom Tomatoes
Burrata Cheese
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Fresh Basil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Aged Balsamic Vinegar

step-by-step:

step one: blanch the asparagus

Bring a large saucepan with water to a boil and prepare an ice bath. Once the water is boiling, add the asparagus and blanch for 1 minute. Remove the asparagus from the water and immediately submerge in the ice bath. This stops the asparagus from continuing to cook and will leave them tender yet crunchy.

step two: assemble the salad

Arrange the tomatoes on a large platter. Loosely tear the burrata into about 8 pieces and scatter around the platter. Top with blanched asparagus. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately and enjoy!

caprese salad with blanched asparagus on a light blue background

recipe faqs:

can I make this ahead?

I think this salad is best assembled just before you’re ready to serve it to prevent things from getting too soggy but you can blanch the asparagus up to 24 hours in advance! Store in the fridge until you’re ready to serve!

Is burrata or mozzarella better for Caprese?

You honestly cannot go wrong with either! They’re both similarly mild and slightly sweet in flavor, but burrata is just a bit richer. Because mozzarella is firmer, it’s easier to slice but I just love how burrata elevates this Caprese Salad. It makes the whole dish feel more elevated (and I don’t think anyone is ever upset to be served more burrata!).

This Asparagus and Tomato Caprese Salad with Burrata is such a fun, spring-forward twist on the classic Italian recipe. I hope y’all love it as much as I do!

looking for more Italian-inspired salad recipes? try these!

Campisi’s Inspired House Salad

Italian Chop Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette

Grilled Antipasto Pasta Salad

Little Gem Salad with Creamy Cacio e Pepe Dressing

an up-close photo of asparagus caprese salad on a large platter

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