Megan Mitchell

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Tomato Burrata Salad with Basil Chive Oil👇🏼⁣
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Ingredients:⁣
• 1 1/2 pounds mixed tomatoes ⁣
• 1 cup packed basil leaves⁣
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped chives⁣
• 3/4 cup EVOO⁣
• 2 balls burrata cheese⁣
• Flaked sea salt⁣
• Freshly cracked black pepper⁣
• Basil leaves, for garnish ⁣
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Directions:⁣
• Wash, dry and cut tomatoes. Larger ones cut into quarters, smaller ones cut in half⁣
• Next make the herb oil. Bring a small sauce pot of water to a boil. Fill a small bowl with ice water⁣
• Quickly blanch the basil leaves, about 30 seconds, then immediately place in the ice bath ⁣
• Remove and squeeze out all of the water ⁣
• Place the blanched basil in a high power blender along with the chives and EVOO. Blend on high for 45-60 seconds or until smooth and bright green⁣
• To assemble place the cut tomatoes in a shallow bowl or platter. Top with the burrata, breaking it open with a knife, followed by a drizzle of the herb oil, a sprinkle of salt and pepper and some basil leaves ⁣
• Serve. Oil will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge | Posted on 12/Jun/2023 19:29:04