Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata and Herb Gremolata

The more varieties and colors of tomatoes the better. Chef Evan Crowder of the Whole Foods Creative Team used cherry tomatoes and heirloom yellow tomatoes at our first Edible Farm Dinner.

By Jill Melton / Photography By Amanda "Mayter" Scott | August 07, 2017

Ingredients

Herb Gremolata

1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves plus additional whole leaves for garnish
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salad

4 large heirloom tomatoes (about 2 1/2)
4 (2.5 ounce) rounds burrata cheese

Preparation

Herb Gremolata

To prepare herb gremolata, whisk basil, thyme, oregano, lemon zest, salt, pepper and olive oil. Cut the tomatoes in large wedges and toss them in the dressing. Allow to sit for up to one hour.

Instructions

Arrange the balls of burrata cheese and and tomatoes on the platter. Pour remaining liquid from bowl over the plate, and garnish with clusters of fresh basil.