Summer Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad with Burrata

This Summer Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad with Burrata is your new go-to side dish for any BBQ! It’s easy to make and packed with flavor from the different veggies to the pesto and finally the decadent burrata. Forget the typical potato or macaroni salad, turn some heads with this veggie packed pasta salad!

What is Pasta Salad?

Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad is exactly what it sounds like… Pasta salad tossed with roasted veggies and pesto! This salad is perfect for a Summer BBQ or if you’re into meat-less meals, try this for dinner or lunch throughout the week.

How to make Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad

1. Begin by pre-heating your oven to 400 degrees F and greasing a baking sheet.
2. Chop your vegetables and spread evenly on the baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with oil until just coated and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Roast for 40 minutes, tossing when they’re halfway through.
4. Cook your pasta, drain and rinse with cold water.
5. Toss the pasta with the vegetables + pesto.
6. Serve cold in a bowl topped with Burrata + more pesto.

What is Burrata?

I discovered Burrata just a couple of years ago at a restaurant. I was out to lunch at work and someone ordered it as an appetizer. Being Italian I thought I knew all there was about the different varieties of cheese but man was I missing out! Burrata is an Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. The outer casing is solid cheese, while the inside contains stracciatella and cream, giving it a super soft center.

What is in Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad?

Brown Rice Pasta

Eggplant, Zucchini, Red Pepper and Red Onion

Pesto

Burrata

How long does Pasta Salad last in the fridge?

I suggest eating your pasta salad within 4-5 days and storing it in the fridge in an air tight container.

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