Food Instagram video that did 4× its author's usual
Tomato & Burrata Salad 🍅 Fresh baguette Ripe juicy tomatoes Burrata Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Fresh basil Red onion Salt Sugar This salad is a must when tomatoes are in season. The sweeter and juicier the tomatoes, the better the flavor! Ensalada de Tomate y Burrata 🍅 Baguette fresco Tomates maduros y jugosos Burrata Aceite de oliva Vinagre balsámico Albahaca fresca Cebolla morada Sal Azúcar Esta ensalada hay que prepararla sí o sí en temporada de tomates. ¡Cuanto más maduros y dulces, más rica queda! #burrata #tomatosalad #summerrecipe #easyrecipes #italianfood
@alenakhmil · 444K followers
This creator normally gets 1.2M views. This one got 6.2M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
The video demonstrates how to prepare a burrata and tomato salad. It shows the steps from preparing the bread and dressing to assembling the salad with sliced tomatoes, burrata, and basil.
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Why it worked
The video works because it's a visually appealing, quick, and easy-to-follow recipe. The vibrant colors of the ingredients, combined with the satisfying sounds of preparation, make it engaging. The 'how-to' format provides immediate value, and the final plating is aesthetically pleasing, encouraging shares and saves.