Ripe summer tomatoes barely need help, and burrata just gives them somewhere soft to land. The tomatoes bring fiber and polyphenols, and a good glug of olive oil helps your body absorb the fat-soluble nutrients they carry. No cooking, no complicated technique, just good ingredients doing the work. It pairs nicely with our Massaged Kale Salad with Lemon and Tahini if you want two salads on the table.
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 ball fresh burrata
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange sliced tomatoes on a plate.
- Tear the burrata over the top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Top with fresh basil, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 210 |
| Total fat | 16g |
| Total carbohydrates | 9g |
| Dietary fiber | 2g |
| Protein | 9g |
| Sodium | 190mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Tomatoes contain pectin, a soluble fiber that gut bacteria ferment into short-chain fatty acids, and polyphenols that support the growth of beneficial Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. Burrata, being a fresh cultured cheese, also contributes some live bacteria along with calcium and protein.
Six ingredients, zero cooking, and somehow it still feels like a whole meal. If IBS symptoms are part of your picture, our guide to the 3 types of IBS and the Low-FODMAP Diet may help too.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
