Tomato basil mozzarella salad
Tomato basil mozzarella salad is one of those classic dishes that never lose their popularity. The secret of the enduring success of this simple but very appetizing dish lies not only in the amazingly balanced combination of flavors but also in the minimal number of ingredients and ease of preparation. The originality of the classic version is given by the fragrant green sauce as a dressing and an unconventional presentation.
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 knife
- 1 chopping board
- 1 tablespoon
Ingredients
- 250 g tomato cherry
- 150 g mozzarella cheese
- 1 bunch basil
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ clove garlic
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the necessary ingredients.
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in halves.250 g tomato
- Hand tear the mozzarella balls into small pieces.150 g mozzarella cheese
- Prepare the dressing. Pour olive oil over most of the basil leaves, add a little salt, nuts, and sliced garlic.1 bunch basil, 3-4 tbsp olive oil, ⅓ clove garlic, 1 pinch salt, 1 tbsp pine nuts
- Blend everything until smooth. If necessary (if the sauce is too thick), you can add a little cold boiled water.
- Assemble the salad. Cover the bottom of the plate with the sauce, on which lay out pieces of mozzarella.
- Randomly place the cherry tomato halves between the mozzarella. Final touches: lightly salt the salad, pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Bon appétit!1 pinch pepper, 1 pinch salt
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 569mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 570mgIron: 2mg