Strawberries and tomatoes may be an unexpected pairing, but their shared sweetness and acidity make them natural partners – especially when both are at their summer peak. Add creamy burrata, fresh mint and a delicate white balsamic dressing and you have a salad that requires very little work.

In The Mediterranean Cook: A Year of Seasonal Eating, food writer Meni Valle calls tomatoes and burrata a classic combination and adds strawberries when they’re at their best. Like the book’s other recipes, this one draws on the principles of the Mediterranean Diet, with fresh produce taking centre stage.

The white balsamic is worth seeking out. Milder and less intense than traditional dark balsamic, it adds sweetness and acidity without overpowering – or discolouring – the strawberries and tomatoes. As Valle writes, its “floral and fruity notes, with a sweet finish, brighten up many salads.”

A dish with tomato and strawberry salad topped with burrata, and a serving spoon

Strawberry, Tomato and Burrata Salad

Meni Valle

Sweet strawberries and ripe tomatoes pair with creamy burrata, fresh mint and a delicate white balsamic dressing in this easy summer salad.

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Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
7 oz (200 g) strawberries hulled and sliced lengthways
12 small tomatoes cut into chunks
7 oz (200 g) burrata or soft goat’s cheese
½ small bunch of mint leaves roughly torn
crusty bread to serve

Instructions

Whisk together the olive oil and white balsamic vinegar in a small bowl until emulsified, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place the strawberry and tomato in a large bowl, drizzle over the dressing and toss well to combine. Spoon the mixture onto a serving platter, leaving room in the centre to place the burrata (if using goat’s cheese, you can scatter it over the salad instead).
Garnish the salad with the mint leaves and an extra grinding of black pepper, and serve at room temperature with some crusty bread.

Keyword Burrata, Mediterranean diet, strawberry salad, strawberry tomato salad, tomato burrata salad, Tomato Salad, vegetarian, white balsamic dressing

Tips From the ELLE Gourmet Editors

Use the best tomatoes and strawberries you can find: With so few ingredients, ripeness matters. Let both come to room temperature before assembling the salad for the fullest flavour.
Why white balsamic works here: White balsamic is gentler than traditional balsamic, so it adds acidity and subtle sweetness without overwhelming the delicate fruit or muddying its colour.
Serve the burrata at room temperature: Take the burrata out of the refrigerator before assembling the salad. Its centre will be softer and creamier, and its flavour more pronounced.