Description
Lemon Burrata Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer with its bright flavors and creamy texture. Combining al dente pasta, luscious burrata cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil, all drizzled with zesty lemon juice and smooth olive oil, this salad delivers a delightful taste experience. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or quick weeknight dinners, it?s an easy-to-make dish that brings sunshine to your table anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
- Just before serving, tear burrata over the salad for added creaminess.
- Garnish with additional black pepper and torn basil if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg