Creamy Burrata Tortellini Salad Recipe

creamy burrata tortellini salad in a white bowl

Creamy Burrata Tortellini Salad Recipe

This tortellini salad is the perfect pasta salad that's both elegant and irresistibly satisfying. Made with creamy burrata and packed with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic glaze drizzle, it's the perfect blend of comfort food and freshness all in one!

If you like the taste of summer, try my recipe for Caprese Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze, Italian Stuffed Zucchini Flowers, Pesto Pasta Recipe with Crispy Prosciutto, or my Creamy Pesto Chicken.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Course Appetizers and Drinks

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 637 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

5 oz cherry tomatoes grape tomatoes or chopped tomatoes
14 oz tortellini any flavor
½ tsp salt for pasta water
½ cup pasta water reserved
8 oz burrata
3 tbsp pesto optional
4 fresh basil leaves
ground pepper optional, amount to your preference
½ tsp salt
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

Slice your cherry tomatoes in half or if using whole tomatoes, slice them in to bite sized pieces
5 oz cherry tomatoes
Cook your tortellini in salted water as per package instructions.
14 oz tortellini, ½ tsp salt
Take a couple of tablespoons of pesto and place it in to your serving bowl with a couple of scoops of pasta water and mix.
3 tbsp pesto, ½ cup pasta water
Transfer cooked tortellini into your serving bowl on top of the pesto and mix. Let cool.
Add tomato, olive oil and chopped basil leaves. Mix.
4 fresh basil leaves, ½ tsp salt, 4 tbsp olive oil
Gently drain the burrata and carefully place it on top of your salad, Drizzle balsamic glaze over top. Add ground pepper and sprinkle more chopped basil if desired.
8 oz burrata, ground pepper, 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Notes

Top Tips

Don't overcook the tortellini, they should be just al dente to avoid a mushy salad

Cool the pasta slightly before mixing to keep the burrata creamy but not melted

Use high quality olive oil for the dressing to elevate the flavor

Serve fresh as this salad is best enjoyed the day it's made

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 637kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 26gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 1123mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 466mgIron: 3mg

Keyword creamy, salad, summer

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