Description
A delightful pasta salad that combines creamy burrata, zesty lemon, and crunchy pistachios for a refreshing twist on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Girelle Pasta (Substitutions: fusilli, farfalle, or orecchiette)
- 2 Lemons Fresh Lemon Juice (bottled won’t provide the same flavor)
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 4 cups Arugula (Substitution: Baby spinach or mixed greens)
- 8 oz Burrata (Substitution: Fresh mozzarella if burrata is unavailable)
- 1/3 cup Pistachios (omit for nut-free options or replace with toasted breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (serve generously for extra flavor)
- 1/4 cup Basil Pesto (optional)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Girelle pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Combine the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well mixed.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and toss to coat it in the dressing.
- Stir in the arugula, sliced burrata, pistachios, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Gently mix everything together so the burrata stays intact.
- Add in basil pesto if using. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled. Can be garnished with more basil or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg