Description
A refreshing and innovative take on the Italian Caprese Salad, this Frozen Caprese Salad features a tomato granita, whipped burrata, extra virgin olive oil, and herbs—perfect for a light and elegant summer starter.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe heirloom tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup burrata or fresh mozzarella, whipped until smooth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1 tsp chopped fresh basil or dried oregano
Instructions
- In a blender, purée the tomatoes with a pinch of salt and the sugar until smooth.
- Pour the purée into a shallow dish and freeze for 2–3 hours, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes to form a granita texture.
- Whip the burrata until light and fluffy. If using mozzarella, blend with a splash of cream until smooth.
- To plate, spoon the granita into the center of a chilled plate.
- Top with a quenelle or dollop of whipped burrata.
- Drizzle with olive oil and finish with cracked pepper, flaky sea salt, and chopped basil or oregano.
- Serve immediately while the granita is still frozen.
Notes
- Use very ripe tomatoes for maximum flavor.
- Chill serving plates to keep the granita from melting too quickly.
- For added richness, stir a bit of cream into the burrata before whipping.
- Serve as a first course at a summer dinner party or elegant brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
