Grilled Sweet Potato and Burrata Salad with Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Grilled Sweet Potato and Burrata Salad with Pumpkin Seed Pesto

from cookefast.com
25 min
1 servings

Try this delicious grilled sweet potato and burrata salad with pumpkin seed pesto. A perfect light meal with vibrant flavors and textures.

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into thick wedges
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup olive oil (plus more as needed)
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional for vegan, skip or use nutritional yeast)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 large ball of burrata (or 2 smaller ones)
  • 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds (for garnish)
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, toasted pumpkin seeds, garlic, Parmesan (if using), lemon juice, and salt.

  3. 3

    Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the pumpkin seeds.

  4. 4

    Arrange the grilled sweet potato wedges on a serving platter.

  5. 5

    Garnish the salad with extra basil leaves, if desired.