Description
A delicious combination of garlic-basil oil drizzled over heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto, and burrata cheese, served with grilled bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, (smashed)
- ½ packed cup basil leaves
- 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, (thinly sliced)
- as needed Flake salt
- 8 slices san Danielle prosciutto
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- as needed Slices grilled bread, (for serving)
Instructions
- Add the oil to a small sauté pan with the garlic and bring to a simmer over medium-low until garlic is pale-golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Let cool and strain with a fine mesh strainer.
- Add the basil and olive oil to a blender and pulse until combined and bright green. Use as is or strain once more for a thinner oil. The oil can be made and stored in an airtight container up to a week ahead of time.
- Arrange the tomato slices on a platter and season with flake salt.
- Arrange the prosciutto on the platter and place the burrata in the middle.
- Drizzle a tablespoon of the garlic-basil oil over the top.
- Serve with grilled bread on the side.
Notes
- The garlic-basil oil can be prepared a week in advance.
- This dish is perfect for summer gatherings and parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg