Description
Lemon Burrata Pasta Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines creamy burrata with zesty lemon, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta. This delightful salad is an ideal choice for summer gatherings or light lunches, offering a burst of flavors in every bite. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s the perfect centerpiece for casual picnics or elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- 3. Chop cherry tomatoes in half and tear basil leaves.
- 4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with tomatoes and basil. Drizzle with dressing and mix gently.
- 5. Tear burrata into chunks and add on top of the salad.
- 6. Serve immediately or let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg