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Burrata Cheese Appetizer

This luxurious appetizer combines creamy burrata cheese with a flavorful vinaigrette made from Kalamata olives, Castelvetrano olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and Calabrian peppers. It’s the perfect balance of rich, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors, served with crostini or crackers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ball of fresh burrata cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Kalamata olives minced
  • 1 tablespoon Castelvetrano olives minced
  • 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes minced
  • 1-2 Calabrian peppers minced (or substitute with a mild red chili)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Toasted pine nuts for garnish
  • Crostini or crackers for serving

Equipment

  • Platter
  • Small bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Vinaigrette:
    In a small bowl, combine the minced Kalamata olives, Castelvetrano olives, sun-dried tomatoes, Calabrian peppers, garlic, and parsley. Add the red wine vinegar and olive oil. Stir well to combine and set aside to let the flavors marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Assemble the Burrata Appetizer:
    Place the ball of burrata in the center of your serving platter. Gently cut the burrata open to expose the creamy interior.
  3. Top with Vinaigrette:
    Spoon the olive and sun-dried tomato vinaigrette generously over the burrata, ensuring the creamy cheese is well-coated with the flavorful mixture.
  4. Garnish and Serve:
    Top with fresh basil leaves and toasted pine nuts for added texture and color. Serve with crostini or crackers on the side for dipping.

Notes

Burrata should be served at room temperature for optimal texture and flavor.
If you don’t have Calabrian peppers, you can substitute with a mild red chili or omit them for a milder flavor.
You can adjust the vinaigrette ingredients to taste, adding more vinegar for acidity or more olive oil for richness.