While I love the freshness of tomatoes in this Burrata Bread Appetizer with Roasted Tomatoes, this lemon and basil burrata is an absolutely stunning appetizer for warmer days.

Why you’ll love this burrata appetizer

• Quick: This appetizer takes just 5 minutes to prepare!
• Delicious: Both lemon and fresh basil are bright flavours when paired with the creamy burrata!
• Show-stopper: This show-stopping appetizer is simple but perfect to serve for a special occasion.

What is burrata cheese?

Burrata cheese is an Italian cheese. It’s a mild cheese generally made from Italian cows or buffalo milk. While it has an exterior similar to mozzarella, the best part is when you cut into it to find a creamy center. The creamy center is called stracchiatella, a combination of shreds of mozzarella and cream  It’s buttery, rich and has a slight milky taste and subtle sweetness.

Ingredients needed 

Burrata cheese: You need one 8 oz ball of burrata or two 4oz balls of burrata (about 200-225 grams total)

Extra virgin olive oil: extra-virgin olive oil is a must for drizzling over top of the burrata cheese

Flaky salt: flaky salt is a type of sea salt which are much more broad flakes than traditional sea salt and is perfect to add a finishing touch to this appetizer

Lemon: lemon zest adds a bright flavour and is perfect for the Spring and Summer

Fresh basil: fragrant basil leaves and ribbons of fresh basil are used

How to make this burrata appetizer

Prepare the burrata cheese: Place 1 or 2 burrata balls in the middle of a low bowl. Cut the burrata balls open and spread out the filling a bit. (Use 2 burrata balls to serve more people).

Garnish the burrata cheese: Drizzle the burrata with olive oil (3-4 tablespoons). Then top with a pinch or two of flaky salt, zest from one lemon and ribbons of basil. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a few chili flakes if desired.

Tips for the best lemon basil burrata appetizer

• Fresh basil! Fresh basil is the way to go as it provides the best flavour. I do not recommend using dried herbs.
• For extra crunch, add some crunchy chopped pistachios.
• For extra spice / heat, add a sprinkle of chili flakes!
• Keep burrata stored in the liquid it comes in until ready to use. If you remember, take the burrata out 30-60 minutes before serving this appetizer. Burrata is best enjoyed at room temperature where possible.

Best served with

Make Crostini

• To a baking sheet place slices of baguette. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5-7 minutes until toasted. Set the toasted baguette slices aside to cool and then serve with burrata.

Crunchy Garlic Toasts

• Elevate the crostini you’re serving with the burrata. Make the crostini as described above. However, once the crostini are cooked, halve a garlic clove and rub the cut side of the garlic clove over each toasted crostini to make garlic toasts. This enhances the flavours of this appetizer!

Common questions

More burrata appetizers to love from the blog

• Easy Burrata Bread Appetizer with Roasted Tomatoes
• Blood Orange Salad with Burrata, Hazelnuts & Mint
• Easy Pizza-Inspired Olive Oil Dip with Burrata Cheese

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Lemon and Fresh Basil Burrata Cheese Appetizer

Make this Lemon & Fresh Basil Burrata Appetizer with just 5 ingredients! It's a fresh, bright and light appetizer for the Spring and Summer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired

Keyword burrata

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4 -6

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 7-8 oz (200-225 grams) ball burrata cheese (or two 4oz balls of burrata)
• 3-4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-2 pinches of flaky salt
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, cut into ribbons plus basil leaves for garnish
• (optional) chili flakes
• (optional) chopped pistachios
• crusty bread, a baguette to make crostini or focaccia bread for serving (see notes below for how to make crostini)

Instructions

• Place 1 (or 2 burrata balls) in the middle of a low bowl. Cut the burrata balls open and spread out the filling a bit. (Use 2 burrata balls to serve more people).
• Drizzle the burrata with olive oil (3-4 tablespoons). Then top with a pinch or two of flaky salt, zest from one lemon and ribbons of basil. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a few chili flakes or pistachios if desired.

Optional: Make crostini for serving

• To a baking sheet add slices of baguette. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5-7 minutes until toasted. Set aside to cool and then serve with burrata.

Notes

• Keep burrata stored in the liquid it comes in until ready to use. If you remember, take the burrata out 30-60 minutes before serving this appetizer. Burrata is best enjoyed at room temperature.

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Easy to make, you can have this dip appetizer ready in under 10 minutes.

Serve alongside seasonal vegetables, chips or crackers for the most delightful and delicious whipped feta appetizer.

While I love my popular Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip, this green goddess whipped feta dip is more fresh for the Spring and Summer seasons.

Why you’ll love this green goddess whipped feta

• It’s quick, fresh and easy to make!
• You can serve it as an appetizer according to your tastes – with veggies, chips, crackers or a combination of all of them.
• It’s perfect to serve as an appetizer dip but also great as a dressing for salad or dipping sauce for fries.
• Easy to mix and match other fresh herbs with whatever you have on hand!

Ingredients needed to make this green goddess dip recipe

Feta cheese: crumbled feta cheese is the base of this creamy dip recipe

Greek yogurt: plain Greek yogurt adds creaminess to this delicious dip

Fresh herbs: use a combination of fresh basil, fresh mint and fresh dill is a delightful flavour combination for this dip

Chives: you can use chopped chives or green onions in this appetizer recipe

Lemon: lemon juice helps to blend the dip and adds a hint of brightness

Olive oil: olive oil helps to smoothen the dip when blended

Seasonings: fresh garlic cloves and a pinch of chili flakes round out the seasonings in this recipe

Step by step process to make this appetizer

Step 1: Into the bowl of a food processor combine all of the ingredients and blend until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper if desired. Alternatively you can use a hand blender or high-speed blender to make this dip.

Step 2: Serve with a selection of fresh veggies, sea-salted chips or crackers for a delightful appetizer!

Step 3: Store the dip in the fridge in an airtight container or jar for up to 3 days.

Expert tips

• This recipe is quite flexible in terms of which herbs you use.  Fresh cilantro and fresh parsley are good substitutes. Just make sure to substitute the same amount of herbs if using one different than what’s listed in the recipe.
• If you have leftover dip, use water to thin some of it out and use it as a salad dressing with lettuce of choice.
• Serving suggestions: make a vegetable board with lots of seasonal vegetables; serve with your favourite chips or crackers
• Use this as a sauce with your favourite grain bowls or as a dipping sauce for fries!
• ​If you don’t have a food processor, don’t fret! You can use a hand/immersion blender to combine the whipped feta ingredients or even a hand mixer.

Variation: High Protein Green Goddess Dip

Make a high protein version of this green goddess dip! Swap out some of the feta cheese for cottage cheese, a high protein powerhouse. About 1/4 of the high protein dip has 13 grams of protein. Find the full high protein recipe variation in the recipe card below!

Common questions

Can I use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt?
YES! Sour cream is a good substitute for the Greek yogurt in this whipped feta dip. Alternatively, add another protein boost by using cottage cheese instead of yogurt.

How do I make crostini to serve with this dip?
To make your own crostini: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes until toasted.

Can I make this ahead of time?
YES! Make it up to one day ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to serve. Make sure to give it a good stir before serving in a bowl or on a plate.

Storage

This dip is best enjoyed the day it’s made but you can store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

More delicious dip recipes to love from the blog

The Best Quick and Easy Spicy Buffalo Hummus Dip

Easy Cheesy Baked Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

Quick Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Appetizer

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The Best Green Goddess Whipped Feta Dip Appetizer

Make this bright, fresh Green Goddess Whipped Feta Dip in under 10 minutes! The perfect quick appetizer for Spring & Summer seasons.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword green goddess, whipped feta

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
• 1/4 cup packed fresh mint
• 1/3 cup packed fresh dill
• 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• pinch chili flakes

Variation: High Protein Green Goddess Dip

• 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
• 1/4 cup packed fresh mint
• 1/3 cup packed fresh dill
• 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup 1-2% cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pinch of chili flakes

Instructions

• Into the bowl of a food processor combine all of the ingredients and blend until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired. Alternatively you can use a hand blender or high-speed blender to make this dip.
• Serve with a selection of fresh vegetables, sea-salted chips or crackers for a delightful appetizer!
• Store the dip in the fridge in an airtight container or jar for up to 3 days.

Variation: High Protein Green Goddess Dip

• Into the bowl of a food processor combine all of the ingredients and blend until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired. Alternatively you can use a hand blender or high-speed blender to make this dip.
• Serve with a selection of fresh vegetables, sea-salted chips or crackers for a delightful appetizer!
• Store the dip in the fridge in an airtight container or jar for up to 3 days.
• About 1/4 of the high protein dip has 13 grams of protein.

Notes

• This recipe is quite flexible in terms of which herbs you use.  Fresh cilantro and parsley are good substitutes. Just make sure to substitute the same amount of herbs if using one different than what's listed in the recipe.
• If you have leftover dip, use water to thin some of it out and use it as a salad dressing with lettuce of choice.
• If you don't have Greek yogurt, you can try sour cream instead.

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