Strawberry and Burrata Salad with Basil Pesto (TM5)
A refreshing summer starter of sliced strawberries, creamy burrata and rocket, finished with a fresh basil pesto made with pine nuts and Parmesan. The Thermomix Cutter slices the strawberries evenly in seconds, while the bowl blends the pesto to a silky consistency. Ideal as an elegant starter for guests or a light lunch on warm days.
About this recipe
Strawberry and burrata salad with basil pesto is a show-stopping starter that the Thermomix TM7 prepares in minutes, making it one of the easiest summer recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine. Instead of slicing strawberries by hand, the Thermomix Cutter attachment delivers even, attractive slices while you tear the creamy burrata over peppery rocket. Meanwhile, the mixing bowl turns fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic and extra virgin olive oil into a vibrant green pesto with a silky texture that no shop-bought jar can match. This quick summer starter suits a festive table, a light lunch or an alfresco dinner when strawberries are at their sweetest. The combination of juicy fruit, mild cheese and aromatic herbs feels restaurant-worthy yet requires no cooking at all. Anyone searching for elegant Thermomix TM7 salad recipes will appreciate how effortlessly this dish comes together, leaving you more time to enjoy the company of your guests instead of standing at the chopping board.
Preparation tips
- Use small to medium strawberries for the Cutter so the slices stay neat and uniform; large berries can be halved lengthwise first. Chill them beforehand so the salad arrives refreshingly cold on the plate.
- Tear the burrata by hand rather than cutting it with a knife, as this preserves the creamy centre that flows over the rocket and strawberry slices beautifully.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan before adding them to the pesto; this deepens the flavour considerably. Keep extra pesto in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to three days.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the burrata with a lactose-free mozzarella and swap the Parmesan for a mature lactose-free hard cheese in the basil pesto, keeping the creamy character of the salad intact.
- Festive winter variation: substitute the strawberries with thin slices of blood orange or pear and add pomegranate seeds for colour, turning this burrata salad into an elegant festive starter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix Cutter attachment slices the strawberries into uniform pieces in seconds, giving the salad a professional look without any knife work.
- Fresh basil, garlic and pine nuts blend into a silky pesto in the TM7 bowl, delivering a smoother consistency than manual pounding.
- Grating the Parmesan in the Thermomix produces fine, even shreds that melt into the pesto for a fuller, more rounded flavour.
- Weighing the olive oil and sea salt directly in the mixing bowl balances the pesto seasoning precisely, without extra measuring cups to wash up.
- Chopping the garlic clove finely in the TM7 releases its aroma evenly through the pesto, avoiding harsh chunks in every bite.
Ingredients
- strawberries
- Parmesan cheese
- garlic clove
- pine nuts
- fresh basil leaves
- extra virgin olive oil
- fine sea salt
- rocket leaves
- burrata cheese
- freshly ground black pepper