Description
Lemon Burrata Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly combines al dente fusilli pasta with creamy burrata cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. This delightful salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of creamy and tangy flavors, making it a crowd favorite any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with halved cherry tomatoes and torn basil leaves. Drizzle with the lemon dressing and toss gently.
- Tear the burrata into pieces over the salad mixture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg