Warm Marinated Olive & Burrata Bowl Recipe
Bring effortless entertaining to the table with this warm marinated olive and burrata bowl, made using premium Willow Creek Olive Products. Creamy burrata is paired with gently warmed green and black olives infused with garlic, citrus zest, thyme and Willow Creek Signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a dish that feels both rustic and elegant. Perfect served as a shared starter with toasted sourdough and a glass of wine.
Chef Shaun
COOK TIME
6 min
SERVING
As a starter
SERVES
4 guests
Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 250g green olives (pitted)
- 250g black olives (pitted)
- 80ml Willow Creek Signature EVOO
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
- Zest of ½ orange or lemon
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Pinch chilli flakes
- Cracked black pepper
- 2 balls burrata
- Flaky sea salt
- Toasted sourdough slices
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small pan, gently warm EVOO (do not fry).
- Add garlic, zest, thyme, chilli flakes.
Warm 1–2 minutes to infuse. - Add olives and warm through 3–4 minutes.
They must not cook aggressively — just warm and glossy. - Remove garlic cloves before serving.
- Place burrata on serving platter.
Spoon warm olives + oil over and around. - Finish with:
- Extra raw EVOO drizzle
- Fresh cracked pepper
- Light sea salt
Serve with toasted sourdough brushed with EVOO.
Serve & Enjoy
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