A warm-weather favorite — simple, fresh, and perfect for lazy summer lunches, outdoor gatherings, or a breezy backyard aperitivo.
🌿 Ingredients (Serves 2–4):
1 pint cherry or heirloom grape tomatoes (the riper, the better)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp good olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
Pinch of sea salt & cracked black pepper
4 slices rustic sourdough or baguette
1 ball burrata cheese (room temp)
A handful of fresh basil
Optional: zest of ½ lemon, balsamic glaze
☀️ For the Basil Oil:
¼ cup olive oil
Handful of fresh basil leaves
Pinch of sea salt
Blend all until smooth and vibrant green.
🧑🍳 Instructions:
Marinate the tomatoes: Toss them with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit 15–30 minutes at room temp to release their juices and summer sweetness.
Toast the bread: Grill or pan-toast your slices until golden with crispy edges.
Build the toast: Gently tear the burrata and spread it over warm toast. Top with juicy tomatoes and a drizzle of the basil oil.
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Finish with flair: Add lemon zest, a touch of flaky salt, and a swirl of balsamic glaze if desired.
🌞 Serve With:
A chilled glass of rosé, a spritz, or sparkling water with lemon + mint. Add a linen napkin and eat barefoot in the sun if possible.
🖋️ Casa Dolce Note:
This isn’t just a toast — it’s a bite of summer. Simple. Soulful. Beautiful. Tag @casadolce_us with your summer ritual and let’s savor the season together.
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