This Burrata Caprese Basil Hummus is the perfect snack or appetizer for summer! Silky smooth basil and garlic flavored hummus topped with rich burrata and balsamic marinated tomatoes – this flavorful hummus is a delicious dip version of the classic caprese salad.
Heeeey-yooo, friends!
How’s it going?
Currently, on this side of the computer screen, it is still Sunday.
And, if you popped by on Thursday, you know it was Boy and I’s 10 year (dating) anniversary. Is it needless to say that we are presently trying to stretch the anniversary celebration into a 4 day affair?
I mean, a messily four days to celebrate a DECADE seems a little chintzy now that I’m thinking about it, but unfortunately life can’t be one long extended vacation. (<- But wouldn’t THAT be grand?)
Anyways, in case we are cut from the same cloth, and you are charmingly nosy like me, we are celebrating by doing absolutely nothing… but, in the very BEST way.
Our version of ‘nothing’ involves pajamas, the movie room, piles of pillows, soft snuggly blankets, cuddling with our fur baby and binge watching TV.
Oh, AND popcorn, cocktails and one massive smorgasbord of grilled eats.
Needless to say, I am SUPER anxious to get back to the R&R that is happening upstairs without me.
So, today we are going to keep things short, sweet and to the point.
Because the FOMO struggle is real.
(FYI – I promise after today I won’t bring any of the love feels or mushy vibes. Believe it or not, I’m very rarely a lovey-dovey type of chick. It’s just that I’m overjoyed someone, other than my parents, decided it was a good idea to put up with me and my snark for 10 years… and counting.)
Burrata Caprese Basil Hummus
AKA your favorite caprese salad in creamy, jazzed up DIP form.
Silky, smooth, savory hummus loaded with fresh, sweet basil, a hint of pungent garlic, a touch of nutty tahini and a dash of tart lemon. Generously topped with rich, decadent burrata, balsamic marinated cherry tomatoes, and lovingly scattered with spicy red pepper flakes and more fresh basil.
The luscious basil hummus with the impossibly soft burrata makes this dip ridiculously creamy-dreamy.
Essentially, what’s going on here is NEXT LEVEL.
It’s gloriously creamy.
It’s magnificently flavorful.
It’s SUMMER served in a bowl for all your face stuffing pleasure. 💯
All I can say (aside from all that ⬆️) is YOU NEED THIS.
Immediately!
Preferably before autumn comes and rips all the cute little caprese’d things from your summer loving soul.
DO ITTTTT!
Notes, Tips & Tricks for Burrata Caprese Basil Hummus recipe:
- For ease and convenience the recipe below uses canned chickpeas. However, if you want to save money AND have a fresher, creamier tasting hummus, I highly recommend cooking your own dried chickpeas! The entire process is SUPER simple and can be done in the slow cooker. I included instructions in the notes section of the recipe below.
- The consistency of your basil hummus completely relies on personal taste. I used about ½ cup ICE COLD water in mine. You can use extra virgin olive oil instead of water if you would like. The oil will give the hummus a more pungent, bitter taste. For a thinner consistency, use more water or oil; for a thicker consistency use less water or oil. Just make sure you are streaming in the liquid, one tablespoon at a time, WITH the motor running. Also, if using water, make sure your water is ICE COLD as it gives the hummus a fluffier (less pasty) mouth feel.
- Make sure you use the BEST looking cherry tomatoes you can find at the market. I used a combination of heirloom, vine-ripe and sungold cherry tomatoes, because our market has a great selection of cherry tomatoes. Whatever variety you chose, just make sure the tomatoes are plump, firm to touch, and have taut skin.
- If you aren’t a fan of chickpeas, you can absolutely substitute an equal amount of cooked white beans for the chickpeas.
Creamy, dreamy, rocking a big ‘ole hunk of burrata and caprese vibes for days, this Burrata Caprese Basil Hummus is BEGGING to be devoured.
Whether you eat this with pita chips, crusty artisinal bread, raw veggies, smear it on a sandwich or eat it straight with a spoon, just get this in your life while the summer tomato gettin’ is still good!!
Until Thursday, friends, cheers – to magnificent mash ups.
-XOXO-
Cheyanne
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How to make easy Summer Burrata Caprese Basil Hummus at home👇
Burrata Caprese Basil Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 4 ounce Ball Burrata
Basil Hummus: (yield – roughly 3 -3 ½ cups)
- 1 (16 ounce) Can Chickpeas – rinsed and drained (or 1 heaping cup dried chickpeas)*
- 2 Cloves Garlic - peeled
- 3 TBS Tahini
- ½ Lemon – juice
- 1 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves packed (about .6 ounces)
- 2 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil or more to taste
- Ice Cold Water *
- Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Caprese Tomatoes:
- 1 ½ Cups Cherry Tomatoes – halved or quartered*
- 1 ½ TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 TBS Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 Large Basil Leaves – thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 small Clove Garlic – minced
- Pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Optional Serving Suggestions: Fresh Basil, Red Pepper Flakes, Balsamic Vinegar, Pita Chips, Crusty Bread
Instructions
- Marinate the tomatoes: In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the oil, balsamic, basil, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon sea salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add tomatoes and gently toss to coat. Set aside and allow the tomatoes to marinate for at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. For best flavor, allow the tomatoes to marinate in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours, tossing occasionally. Remove the tomatoes from the refrigerator 30 minutes before using to allow them to come to room temperature.
- Make the hummus: In the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas and garlic. Process until the chickpeas resemble wet sand, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add in the tahini, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and a 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Process until smooth. Add in the basil and process until roughly chopped. With the motor running, stream in the olive oil and process until smooth again. For a thinner hummus, stream in cold water*, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- To serve: Transfer the hummus to a bowl. Top with torn burrata and marinated tomatoes. Garnish with additional basil, red pepper flakes and balsamic if desired. Serve and enjoy!
This this is the prettiest hummus I have ever seen but I would still swipe down the missile with a cracker or pita chip 😉 . Supper yummy flavors, I so have to try some burrata!! Pinned! Take care.
Happy Anniversary (dating) my dear! Blink and it’s been 10 years… just wait, blink again and it’ll be 20! Sheesh! This hummus is fabulous and I’ve made a similar recipe! I first tried basil hummus at the farmers market years ago.. LOVEd it but it’s been too long. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous recipe…!! Pass the crackers! xo
haha oh this made me chuckle! I am definitely also grateful that the husband chooses to put up with me and my antics!! I hope you guys had a fantastic time celebrating!! Sounds like the perfect way to do so! And I will most definitely take a giant vat of this hummus – looks SOO good!
I saw this on insta and had to pop over to get this recipe. I used to hate hummus now I can’t stop eating it, and don’t get me started on burrata. I think everyone should stretch celebration especially a 10 year anniversary, that’s important. i like your version of nothing. When I have a boyfriend I hope to do lots of nothing with him lol. I like your mushy vibes, love makes the world go around.
Delicious! Your photos are so beautiful. Have you ever tried chickpea flakes instead of canned? If you haven’t I’d be happy to send you some to try… Our company has sold legume flakes and flours B2B for 30+ years. Last year we opened an e-commerce site selling directly to the customer. I’d love to see what you think of our product.
Congrats on the 10 years! 🙂
Love this, Cheyanne! I’d eat the whole thing by myself. I’m a big burrata fan – and never thought of serving it with hummus but they must be awesome together – one creamy and one savory! Congrats on the 10 years – you spent your weekend how I like to spend mine!
Happy to know that you are having a great time, Cheyanne. Your relationship is so great — 4 days celebration sounds just perfect. And this hummus looks so pretty and divine. I am sure it tastes as delicious as it looks. Absolutely loving that creamy texture.
Your relationship sounds absolutely wonderful and 4 days of togetherness is a perfect way to celebrate. Your hummus looks wonderful. I just wish I could plunge a nice piece of pita into it!
What a beautiful day 🙂 10 years is amazing and you guys sound so perfect together. Also this hummus is something I could eat in an entire sitting. It sounds delightful!!
I have to say I’m all about the lovey dovey, so keep it coming HAH!! A decade together deserves at LEAST a 4 day celebration, in my humble opinion. I think you’re celebrating it JUST right. I’m glad you took a break from all the snuggling to post this bad boy though – it looks so creamy and delicious! You are killing it with the hummus recipes. Keep those coming too!! XO
Glad you two are having a great time. I wouldn’t call it “doing absolutely nothing”. It’s called “quality time with your family (and pillows hehe). If you ask me, that’s the perfect scenario to me. And this is a perfect hummus to me too! Silky, velvety, rich, herbaceous…why haven’t I added basil in it? How silly of me – how genius of you! 🙂
Happy 10 year Cheyanne :)! This hummus now is everything I love all in one bowl. I would have never thought to make a caprese hummus but I absolutely love this idea. Definitely will be trying to of my favorite appetizers together in one bowl really soon. Have a Great Week!
That comment about someone else loving you/putting up with you besides your parents made me laugh! I’m positive that Boy is one lucky guy to have you! 🙂
I LOVE hummus and all things caprese (and burrata!) so this hummus just looks fabulous! I have basil and cherry tomatoes growing like weeds so I’m dying to make this!
Congratulations on 10 years! And YAY for doing nothing! Honestly, that’s how I celebrate most things too :). Thank you for taking time out to post this incredible recipe. You know me and burrata, but did you know that I have a total thing for hummus too? This is easily my new favorite hummus ever :). Have a great week, Chey!
I don’t know how you do it?! You’re like Elvis or The Supremes…hit after hit after hummus hit!! And you have to know that these flavors will have me singing all day long! (My poor family 😉 ) We’re starting to plan for football season and this will definitely make be making it to the tailgate parties!! Woohoooo!! Pinned! Have a great week, my dear! XOXO
Sounds like the perfect way to celebrate Chey! You know I’m absolutely loving this hummus! I love caprese flavors and I can never get enough of your creative hummus recipes! I will most certainly be adding this one to the delicious list! Can’t wait to try! Hope you have an awesome week!
I love that version of celebrating… Sounds pretty ideal to me!! Congrats on 10 years 🙂 My husband and I will be celebrating 9 years of dating this year! And um, I LOVE the idea of combining burrata and hummus. This is gorgeous!!
Sounds like you had the best kind of day!! Wishing you guys many many more 🙂 This hummus is genius, Cheyanne! Who doesn’t love caprese salad? And then in hummus form? YES please! I know for a fact I could make a meal out of this. Pinned! Have an awesome week, girlie! XO
Just when I think you can’t top your last hummus recipe, you do it! Love this combination of flavours and so pretty (as always! 🙂
That looks so creamy and gorgeous presentation too, Chey.
You are so right for stretching your date-aversary into the weekend by doing nothing in the best possible way! Sounds like you had the best weekend with some delicious food and much desesrved R&R! I’m swooning over this hummus, Cheyanne! I could eat a whole bowl of hummus in one sitting, so I would never trust myself around this gorgeousness. Love, love, love that you made a basil garlic based and topped with burrata! Genius! Pinned of course! Happy Monday to you!
I hope it was a wonderful weekend of celebrating! I love your style of PJs and TV time, especially with popcorn and cocktails! And you know I’m a hummus addict and I adore anything Caprese so this is seriously calling to me. That luscious burrata on top and those marinated tomatoes? Oh girl!!! Pinned and definitely happening soon! Have a wonderful week! XO