Locally Grown Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh Burrata Cheese and Coppa.

Author Notes

I'm usually not a big fan of raw tomatoes but who can resist the fresh and delicious taste of heirloom tomatoes? My husband and I love to try different types of salads and we love going to restaurants that use locally grown organic fruits and vegetables. The taste is so much better and it feels good to support local farmers and our community. Many times, after a trip from Whole Foods or the Farmer's Market, I feel inspired to experiment in the kitchen. This is how I came up with this recipe that we absolutely love and I want to share it with you. This recipe is very similar to the famous caprese salad. However, this one has some salami and coppa (you can of course make it without, it'll be as delicious, if not more) and use burrata cheese instead of the traditional mozzarella. Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese, made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid mozzarella while the inside contains both mozzarella and cream, giving it a soft texture. It's absolutely delicious. You should find burrata from your local Whole Foods. If you can't find it, you can use fresh mozzarella instead but try it with burrata at least once because it's truly delicious with it. I bought all of my ingredients from Whole Foods to make it easy for you to shop for them from one place. And, lastly, if you have all the ingredients (I uploaded a picture of all the ingredients as well) at home, this recipe only takes about 5-6 mins to prepare:). Enjoy! —Eliette