Description

Peach Burrata Pasta Salad Basil is a delightful summer dish that combines fresh, juicy peaches with creamy burrata cheese and aromatic basil. This vibrant salad is not only visually stunning but also brimming with flavor, making it the perfect choice for picnics, barbecues, or elegant dinner parties. With minimal cooking involved and a tantalizing balsamic reduction drizzled over the top, this recipe is both easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Embrace the season’s best produce with this refreshing salad that offers a wonderful balance of sweetness, creaminess, and zest.

Ingredients

Scale

10 oz bowtie (farfalle) or orecchiette pasta
2 large ripe peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cups arugula or baby spinach
2 balls fresh burrata or 6 oz mozzarella, torn into pieces
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool under running water.
In a small saucepan, simmer balsamic vinegar and honey until reduced by half (about 5–7 minutes). Let cool.
In a serving bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Add cooled pasta, peaches, cherry tomatoes, and arugula to the bowl; toss gently.
Top with torn burrata and basil leaves.
Drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness. Fresh herbs enhance flavor; opt for basil over dried varieties. Chill the salad for about an hour before serving for best flavor integration.