Mediterranean Pesto Salad

2 servings

10 minutes

Mediterranean salad with pesto is a true celebration of flavors from sunny Italy. Its lightness and freshness combine with vibrant notes of saffron, sumac, and basil pesto, creating a harmonious blend of aromas. Crunchy napa cabbage provides a textural base, while sweet cherry tomatoes add juiciness. Creamy mozzarella makes the salad tender, and lemon juice adds a refreshing tang. The salad is perfect for summer dinners or light snacks paired with a glass of white wine. It pairs well with fish and seafood or can stand alone as a dish. Each ingredient plays its role in the symphony of taste, highlighting the Mediterranean elegance of this dish.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 349.1
• Proteins: 13.2g
• Fats: 34.5g
• Carbohydrates: 3.8g

Ingredients

• Cherry tomatoes: 5 pc
• Chinese cabbage: 50 g
• Mini mozzarella cheese: 125 g
• Pesto: 2 tbsp
• Saffron: 0.5 tsp
• Sumac: pinch
• Sea salt: to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Chop the Beijing cabbage into small pieces. Try to use only the green part.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chinese cabbage: 50 g

2. Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 5 piece

3. Combine the ingredients and add sumac.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sumac:  pinch

4. Cut the mozzarella into cubes or use small balls.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mini mozzarella cheese: 125 g

5. Season with saffron.

   Required ingredients:

   • Saffron: 0.5 teaspoon

6. Add mozzarella to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mini mozzarella cheese: 125 g

7. Sprinkle with lemon wedge juice.

8. Add pesto sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pesto: 2 tablespoons

9. Add olive oil and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon

10. You can add a little salt to taste before serving.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sea salt:  to taste