Snap Pea Salad with Burrata

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Snap Pea Salad with Burrata
45 min.
4
436kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your salad game? Our Snap Pea Salad with Burrata is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the crispness of seasonal vegetables with the luxurious creaminess of burrata cheese. Perfectly suited for lunch, a side dish, or even as a main course, this recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also bursts with flavor and texture in every bite.

The star of this salad, the sugar snap peas, deliver a delightful crunch and a sweet burst of flavor that pairs beautifully with the peppery arugula and the fresh herbal notes of basil and mint. Tossed in a light lemon dressing and enriched with generous drizzles of extra virgin olive oil, each mouthful is a celebration of freshness that invigorates the palate.

But what truly sets this salad apart is the addition of burrata or fresh buffalo mozzarella. When you tear open the delicate outer layer of burrata, the silky, creamy interior spills out, creating a luscious, decadent contrast to the crisp veggies. Topped with an extra sprinkling of fresh herbs for an aromatic finish, this Snap Pea Salad is more than just a dish – it's a sensory experience that you won't want to miss.

So, gather your ingredients, and let’s whip up a salad that's not only visually stunning but supremely satisfying. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula thick trimmed
  • pound buffalo mozzarella cheese fresh
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh plus more for serving
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh plus more for serving
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh ()
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • servings sea salt (such as Maldon)
  • ounces sugar snap peas trimmed

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cut pea pods in half lengthwise, leaving some peas on each side of pods.
  2. Combine peas, arugula, 1/4 cup basil, and 1/4 cup mint in a large bowl.
  3. Add oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and toss to coat. Season salad with salt and more lemon juice, if desired.
  4. Tear open balls of burrata (if using buffalo mozzarella, slice 1/2" thick) and arrange on a platter. Top with salad and more basil and mint.

Nutrition Facts

Calories436kcal
Protein21.64%
Fat70.77%
Carbs7.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
0.14
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.233478014884%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.24mg
Hesperetin
1.37mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Isorhamnetin
0.86mg
Kaempferol
6.98mg
Quercetin
1.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:436.31kcal
21.82%
Fat:34.66g
53.32%
Saturated Fat:16.33g
102.06%
Carbohydrates:8.37g
2.79%
Net Carbohydrates:6.3g
2.29%
Sugar:3.88g
4.31%
Cholesterol:86.18mg
28.73%
Sodium:666.47mg
28.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.84g
47.68%
Calcium:2595.32mg
259.53%
Vitamin A:4635.21IU
92.7%
Vitamin C:41.09mg
49.8%
Vitamin K:48.52µg
46.21%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.71%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.28%
Folate:48.94µg
12.23%
Iron:2.18mg
12.12%
Potassium:290.34mg
8.3%
Fiber:2.07g
8.26%
Magnesium:26.67mg
6.67%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.56%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.74%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.35%
Phosphorus:43.94mg
4.39%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.25%
Copper:0.08mg
3.82%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.35%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.96%
Source:Epicurious