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Quick No-Cook Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe with Creamy Burrata You’ll Love

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A fresh and satisfying no-cook Caprese pasta salad featuring creamy burrata, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for quick meals and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225g) short pasta like rotini, penne, or farfalle, cooked al dente and cooled
  • 2 cups (about 300g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn by hand
  • 1 ball (8 ounces / 225g) burrata cheese, drained and gently torn into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 small clove fresh garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook 8 ounces of pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (9-11 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside in a large mixing bowl to cool completely (about 15 minutes).
  2. Halve 2 cups of cherry tomatoes and tear 1 cup of fresh basil leaves by hand.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional), and 1 small minced garlic clove (optional). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Add the cherry tomatoes and basil to the cooled pasta. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly without bruising the ingredients.
  5. Tear the burrata gently into chunks and distribute over the top of the salad.
  6. Finish with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a few cracks of black pepper. Optionally drizzle extra olive oil or balsamic glaze for more richness or tang.
  7. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Cool the pasta completely before mixing to prevent wilting basil and melting burrata. Tear burrata gently by hand to preserve its creamy texture. Use fresh basil and good quality olive oil for best flavor. Assemble just before serving to keep salad fresh. Leftovers keep best with burrata stored separately.

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Keywords: Caprese pasta salad, no-cook pasta salad, burrata salad, summer salad, quick pasta salad, easy dinner, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze

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