This mediterranean burrata board is a quick & delicious snack board to pair with your favorite bread, chips, or veggies! This plate is piled high with bright flavors inspired by mediterranean cuisine, featuring creamy burrata, rich roasted eggplant, juicy sun-dried tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and more.
Burrata is my go-to elevated snack because you can dress it up in so many different ways with barely any effort - the best example is this mediterranean burrata board! Just mash a couple balls of burrata on a serving plate or board, spoon on some pesto and chopped roasted eggplant, sprinkle on some sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and diced cucumbers, and garnish with your finishing touches: fresh dill, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. It's such an easy recipe, and in no time you've got a delicious, vibrant snack plate that's perfectly paired with pita bread, sourdough, chips, or even crunchy veggies like carrot sticks!
Here are some more savory spring recipes you'll love: Bean and Chickpea Pasta Salad, Asparagus and Prosciutto Galette, and Blueberry, Brie, and Bacon Grilled Cheese.
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Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make this mediterranean burrata plate:
- Serving board or dish
- Bread or pita chips
- Burrata
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Eggplant
- Pesto
- Cucumbers
- Kalamata olives
- Olive oil
- Dill
- Oregano
- Salt and pepper
Customize This Recipe!
There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:
- Use a fun pesto. There are so many unique pesto options out there to choose from - some are made with feta, some use bright herbs and greens like mint or arugula, some use sun-dried tomatoes - you can't go wrong!
- Toppings galore. There are no shortage of mediterranean-focus toppings you can use here, either! From red onions and feta to capers or honey, try spicing up this board with even more fresh, vibrant ingredients from the region!
Kitchen Tips:
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe - it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Room temp is best. Be sure to let your burrata come to room temperature so it spreads easily onto your serving board - it will taste better with the other warm or room temp ingredients, too!
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Mediterranean Burrata Board
Ingredients
- 2 balls burrata (2 large or 4 small)
- 2-3 tablespoon pesto
- 1 small eggplant cubed and roasted
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives chopped
- ¼ cup cucumbers chopped
- 1-2 sprigs dill chopped
- 1-2 teaspoon oregano flakes or freshly chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- bread or pita chips for dipping
Instructions
For the eggplant:
- Preheat oven to 450ºF and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut 1 small eggplant into large cubes, then toss in 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread the eggplant onto the baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, then flip the eggplant and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Optional: Mash the eggplant slightly before putting it on the burrata board.
For the board:
- Let burrata come to room temperature, then mash and spread it onto a serving board or dish.
- Spoon the pesto evenly across the top of the burrata, then scatter the eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and cucumbers over the board.
- Sprinkle the dill, oregano, salt, and pepper over the burrata, then drizzle with olive oil before serving warm with toasted bread or pita chips.
Notes
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe - it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Room temp is best. Be sure to let your burrata come to room temperature so it spreads easily onto your serving board - it will taste better with the other warm or room temp ingredients, too!
- Use a fun pesto. There are so many unique pesto options out there to choose from - some are made with feta, some use bright herbs and greens like mint or arugula, some use sun-dried tomatoes - you can't go wrong!
- Toppings galore. There are no shortage of mediterranean-focus toppings you can use here, either! From red onions and feta to capers or honey, try spicing up this board with even more fresh, vibrant ingredients from the region!
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