Adapted straight from the Us Open website itself, this heirloom tomatoes and watermelon salad recipe is light, healthy, and perfect for vegetarians! For a little lighter fare, this fresh salad made with seasonal ingredients is a great option for your homegate. Blending the sweet taste of watermelon with the umami of tomato, this salad is very refreshing on a hot day. The creamy salty flavor of the burrata makes this dish even more flavorful. Serve as a side or as a feature dish for vegetarians.
Heirloom Tomatoes And Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
- 2 Cups wedged heirloom tomatos, core removed
- 1 Cup 1 inch watermelon cubes
- 1 Cup 1 inch yellow watermelon cubes if you can't find, just do 2 cups of regular watermelon cubes
- 1 Tsp sea salt
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 8 Oz burrata cheese
- fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place the tomato wedges and cubed watermelon in a mixing bowl and set it aside.
- Season the tomatoes and watermelon with sea salt, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Gently toss to combine.
- Cut each burrata to create 4 even pieces (cut in a cross). Lay the burrata on it’s flat side so that the creamy inside is upright.
- Gently spoon the salad into 4 bowls. Place the burrata halves on top. Season the burrata with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.