Tomato Flight Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh, roasted, and sun-dried tomatoes combined with burrata, basil, and mixed greens for a flavorful dish.

# 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)

# Step-by-Step:

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 emulsified.
03 - Place mixed 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.
06 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad.
07 - Scatter torn basil leaves on top and add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately while the roasted tomatoes remain slightly warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three different tomato textures and flavors in one plate means no monotony, just pure tomato theater.
  • Burrata is that ingredient that makes people think you tried way harder than you actually did.
  • Ready in 35 minutes from start to finish, so it's elegant enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight.
02 -
  • Don't make the dressing more than an hour ahead or the garlic becomes aggressive and overpowering—fresh and punchy is the whole point.
  • If your burrata has been in the fridge, pull it out 10 minutes before serving so it's soft enough to tear easily and creamy enough to actually taste like something.
  • The roasted tomatoes are best served while still slightly warm, so time your oven accordingly rather than rushing to cool them completely.
03 -
  • Toast some pine nuts separately and scatter them over at the last second for a textural crunch that catches people off guard in the best way.
  • If burrata isn't available, fresh ricotta dolloped on top gives you a similar creamy moment without the hunt.
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