Classic Salad with Mozzarella and Pesto Sauce

2 servings

10 minutes

Classic salad with mozzarella and pesto sauce is the embodiment of Italian gastronomic simplicity and elegance. Its history roots in Mediterranean cuisine, where fresh ingredients play a key role. Iceberg lettuce and parsley create a crispy green base, while cucumbers and cherry tomatoes add freshness and juiciness. Tender mini mozzarella balls give the dish softness and a milky taste that pairs perfectly with aromatic pesto sauce. This salad is ideal as a light appetizer or side dish to main courses; it can be served at festive tables or enjoyed in everyday meals. Exquisite yet light, it delights with a balance of flavors and shades.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 478.1
• Proteins: 15.1g
• Fats: 45.1g
• Carbohydrates: 10.2g

Ingredients

• Iceberg lettuce: 1 bunch
• Cucumbers: 3 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 150 g
• Parsley: 1 glass
• Mini mozzarella cheese: 120 g
• Pesto: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Wash and dry the vegetables.

2. Remove the parsley stems and add the leaves to the dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 1 glass

3. Send the torn lettuce leaves to the parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Iceberg lettuce: 1 bunch

4. Chop the cucumber finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 3 pieces

5. Send him to the greenery.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 3 pieces

6. Cut the tomatoes in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 150 g

7. Cut the mozzarella balls in half as well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mini mozzarella cheese: 120 g

8. Send tomatoes and mozzarella to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 150 g
   • Mini mozzarella cheese: 120 g

9. Salt the ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

10. Add pesto sauce, olive oil, and mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pesto: 2 tablespoons
    • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons