Caprese salad with plums

Votes: 3

Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Ripe, juicy plums and fresh mint elevate this traditional Italian appetizer to a whole new level of flavor. Arrange the plums and tomatoes, alternating slices, on a platter, drizzle with a Champagne-based vinaigrette, top with chunks of burrata cheese (a softer type of mozzarella), fresh basil, and mint, and enjoy this unique combination of flavors. The perfect wine pairing.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

700 g of non-hybrid tomatoes of different colors, cut into wedges
3 ripe plums, cut into wedges
1 tbsp champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp. l. olive oil
220 gr. burrata cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
10 fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
Sea salt flakes, for serving

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Combine champagne vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of coarse salt. Whisk in the olive oil; set the dressing aside.
Arrange the tomatoes and plums, alternating, on a serving platter. Sprinkle with burrata pieces. Top the salad with basil and mint, then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Season with a pinch of sea salt and a little black pepper; serve.

Author of the recipe - Tiffani Thiessen is an American actress who rose to fame for her role in Beverly Hills, 90210.

Categories:

recipe / Summer dishes / Appetizers / Vegetable appetizers / Salads / Vegetable salads