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Heirloom Tomato, Basil and Buratta Salad

09/07/2013 by Laura 3 Comments

I hesitated posting this, as it is so simple. Then I thought about February in Seattle.  I will want to look at these photos in a few months to remind myself there is hope….the rain will stop, the sun will shine,  the ground will thaw, we will plant a garden, and we will have gorgeous heirloom tomatoes once again.

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We are to have a few more record-breaking days in the low to mid-eighties this week.  The best summer I can remember in Seattle.  Knowing the tomatoes will soon stop, I decided to treat myself one (hopefully not, but probably so) last time to an heirloom tomato, basil and burrata salad.  It was the perfect chance.  Dave was away at a gig,  and I did not need to prepare a full meal.  Dave does not like burrata nor would he ever consider a tomato salad a meal.  He would probably fall over dead to know we paid $30 for this at Boulevard in San Francisco last summer!  Anyway, spring for the buratta and heirloom tomatoes(if you don’t have them in your garden)….treat yourself, it is worth it!

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Buratta, Heirloom Tomato and Basil Salad

Heirloom Tomatoes

Basil

Buratta

Fruity Olive Oil

Balsamic Vinegar or Balsamic Glaze

Fresh Ground Salt and Pepper

I arranged my tomatoes and cheese on a pile of wild arugula, which is not visible.  (Also something I love that Dave does not care for!) Garnish with fresh basil, cracked pepper and salt and a drizzle of EVOO and balsamic. ENJOY!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gardening, Quick - Week Night, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: arugula, balsamic vinegar, basil, EVOO, heirloom tomatoes

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