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Lemon Burrata Pasta Salad

Lemon Burrata Pasta Salad: Your Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Lemon Burrata Pasta Salad is a bright, fresh dish perfect for summer gatherings, featuring creamy burrata, tangy lemon vinaigrette, and crunchy pistachios.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Girelle Pasta or fusilli or rotini
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1 medium Lemon freshly squeezed juice
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil quality extra virgin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper freshly ground
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Arugula or baby spinach or mixed greens
  • 8 ounces Burrata fresh mozzarella can be a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios chopped
  • 1/4 cup Basil Pesto optional
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add girelle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine juice of one lemon and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled girelle pasta and arugula. Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette and sprinkle with grated Parmigiano. Toss until well coated.
  4. Transfer to serving plates. Top with torn burrata, dollops of basil pesto, and chopped pistachios. Drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmigiano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the pasta cool completely before adding arugula to maintain its crunch. Tear burrata instead of slicing for better texture.

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