Caprese Burger

I bet that you've never had a caprese salad like this before! Grab two oxheart tomatoes, cut them into thirds horizontally and create your own Caprese burger with creamy herb burrata - a fun twist on the classic Italian salad. It's gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Oxheart is an old heirloom from the 1920's. It is an extra large, heart shaped (or cone-shaped) tomato that is usually pinkish red (there are many other varieties; the one I use for the recipe is called Coeur de Boeuf), firm and meaty with fewer seeds and a mild sweet tomato flavour. If you can't find them, use beefsteak tomatoes instead.

2 Oxheart tomatoes / Coeur de Boeuf (or beefsteak tomatoes)
1 clove Garlic, peeled and finely chopped
Salt and pepper
1 Red onion
1/2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
15 g Basil
2 Burrata balls, drained
1 Small avocado
1/2 Lemon
1 tbp Extra-virgin olive oil

Cut the oxheart tomatoes into thirds horizontally. Finely dice the middle part. Peel and finely dice the garlic and mix with the diced tomato. Season with salt and pepper.
Peel the onion, cut into rings. Heat a small skillet to medium high heat. Add olive oil and onion rings to the skillet. Saute until onions are slightly brown, 5-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with balsamic vinegar. Stir and saute for another 2-3 minutes until vinegar has soaked into onions. Remove from heat and set aside.
Wash the basil, pat them dry and finely chop 1/3 of basil leaves. Roll the burrata in the chopped basil.
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, remove the flesh from the skin and cut into thin slices. Sprinkle the slices with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
Season the tomato halves with salt and pepper. Cover the lower part of tomato slices with avocado and some basil leaves. Place the burrata on top and cover with onions, diced tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil. Cover with the tomato top and secure with a wood skewer.

31 comments:

DeniseinVA 17/4/23 21:25: Another delight for the eyes. It looks such a refreshing meal. Thank you Angie!
roentare 17/4/23 23:18: This looks so superb! Refreshing to taste for sure
My name is Erika. 17/4/23 23:26: I can't say I have had a salad like this, but it sure looks pretty and fun to eat also. Happy new week Angie.
Lowcarb team member 17/4/23 23:37: Such a good idea.
This looks delicious :)

All the best Jan
Carol @Comfort Spring Station 18/4/23 00:16: fresh tomato slices as bread, cheese with herbs - yum, yum!
Norma2 18/4/23 00:57: Simple and rich!
Brian's Home Blog 18/4/23 01:07: That sure is beautiful and it's gotta be loaded with flavors!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 18/4/23 02:52: What a stunner - that's probably the most delicious and beautiful vegetarian burger I've ever seen. And obviously, great flavours, too!
kathyinozarks 18/4/23 03:25: wow so interesting and makes a beautiful plate of food too
Rose world 18/4/23 04:05: That is an unique burger creation. Good for those vegetarian.
Citu 18/4/23 04:27: Genial receta. te mando un beso.
Sherry's Pickings 18/4/23 05:12: this looks so very very pretty Angie. What a fab idea!
Rainbow Evening 18/4/23 06:28: No, I never had a caprese salad like in the photos....
love to taste it......
Lola Martínez 18/4/23 07:54: Nunca se me hubiera ocurrido montar una hamburguesa semejante, pero ahora que la veo pienso que es una idea excelente. En casa nunca faltan tomates, aunque esta variedad no la he comprado, me parecía demasiado grande para una ensalada, ahora sé una forma de consumirlos muy rica. Gracias.
Un beso.
Margaret D 18/4/23 08:45: Looks good. Oxheart tomatoes used to be very popular once down this way.
eileeninmd 18/4/23 11:32: Looks very pretty and delicious too. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Have a great day and happy week ahead.
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 18/4/23 12:21: Oh how stunning these are we make them often but these are beautiful!
DEZMOND 18/4/23 14:15: Those oxheart tomatoes are so pretty!
I've no idea what a burrata is, but I am guessing it is some kind of cheese.
foodtravelandwine 18/4/23 14:49: What a great caprese salad Angie's style!....I love it!!.........Abrazotes, Marcela
Javier 18/4/23 15:04: Your recipe is absolutely original, I love it!
Velva 18/4/23 17:24: Angie, this is such a creative take on Caprese salad. Oh, those tomatoes! I am keeping this visual. Love it!
Anne in the kitchen 18/4/23 19:06: Bookmarking this for a summertime screened porch meal!
Bill 18/4/23 19:55: Looks very good and delicious.
Bill 18/4/23 19:55: Looks very good and delicious.
Rhodesia 18/4/23 20:05: That sounds amazing I would really enjoy that. Burrata balls maybe a problem I might have to drive to Italy to do some shopping!! Keep well Diane
Food Blogger 19/4/23 10:27: This is visually so appealing! And probably so delicious as well.
speedy70 19/4/23 18:43: Una deliziosa idea per l'estate!!!
Anonymous 19/4/23 21:18: Wow . . . I never had a burger like that but, I'd sure be willing to try one!
Anonymous 20/4/23 05:54: Judee from Gluten Free A-Z Blog: Absolutely stunning and looks so delicious. This would be a knockout at any dinner party.
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 20/4/23 23:13: Gorgeous, Angie!! I'm going to make these with our garden tomatoes this summer!
tigerfish 27/4/23 04:14: Interesting to enjoy caprese as a burger :)