Lemon Burrata Pasta Salad

Bright, creamy, and full of texture—this pasta salad brings fresh lemon, rich burrata, and nutty crunch to every bite.

Ingredients:

½ lb girelle pasta

1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano

1–2 cups arugula

¼ cup chopped pistachios

8 oz burrata cheese

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 1–2 lemons

Basil pesto, to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Cook pasta:

Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, then drain and cool.

Make vinaigrette:

In a jar, combine olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, salt, and pepper. Shake well.

Mix salad:

In a bowl, toss pasta with arugula, Parmigiano, and vinaigrette. Add extra lemon or arugula if needed.

Plate & finish:

Serve with burrata on top, drizzle with pesto and olive oil. Sprinkle pistachios and more cheese before serving.