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Spring Burrata with Green Goddess Pesto Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fresh and vibrant Spring Burrata with Green Goddess Pesto combines creamy burrata cheese with a flavorful herbaceous pesto, accompanied by crisp watermelon and red radishes. This elegant appetizer is perfect for spring gatherings and pairs beautifully with crostini or crackers.

Ingredients

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For the Green Goddess Pesto

  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, packed
  • 1/3 cup basil, packed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

For the Burrata Assembly

  • 8 ounces burrata cheese
  • 2 watermelon radishes, thinly sliced
  • 3–4 red radishes, thinly sliced
  • Microgreens for garnish
  • Crostini, baguette, or crackers for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the pesto: Add the parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Pulse the ingredients until finely chopped. Slowly stream in the olive oil while processing until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  2. Assemble the dish: Spoon several generous dollops of the green goddess pesto onto the serving platter or bowl. Place the burrata cheese on top of the pesto. Drizzle additional pesto over the burrata. Arrange the thinly sliced watermelon and red radishes around the burrata evenly. Sprinkle with microgreens for a fresh, vibrant garnish.
  3. Finish and serve: Drizzle everything with extra virgin olive oil and season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with crostini, baguette slices, or crackers alongside for dipping.

Notes

  • Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant to enhance flavor.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute pine nuts with toasted sunflower seeds or omit entirely.
  • Microgreens add a beautiful and delicate finish but can be substituted with fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
  • This dish is best served fresh to maintain the creaminess of burrata and the crispness of radishes.
  • For an extra zing, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the pesto mix.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Keywords: burrata, green goddess pesto, spring appetizer, radishes, fresh herbs, easy pesto, vegetarian appetizer, crostini

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