Green salad with mozzarella and walnuts

2 servings

30 minutes

Green salad with mozzarella and walnuts is a harmonious blend of fresh greens, creamy cheese, and rich nutty flavor. This salad is a great example of light European dishes where simplicity of ingredients meets exquisite taste. Arugula adds a spicy bitterness to the dish, while parsley and basil provide aromatic freshness. Walnuts, lightly toasted and turned into a creamy sauce, create an unusual contrast with the soft mozzarella. Crunchy cucumbers and sweet onions add juiciness and lightness. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or an elegant complement to main hot courses.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 671.1
• Proteins: 24.1g
• Fats: 65.5g
• Carbohydrates: 10.7g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 50 ml
• Mozzarella cheese: 200 g
• Arugula: 1 bunch
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Parsley: 2 stem
• Basil: 2 stem
• Walnuts: 50 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash the greens, spread them on a towel to absorb excess moisture.

2. Lightly roast the walnuts. Set aside a few walnut halves for salad decoration. Grind the roasted walnuts in a blender into crumbs. Add salt, vegetable oil, and run the blender again to make walnut sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 50 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 50 ml

3. Slice the onion into thin rings, rinse under cold water, and drain in a colander. Wash the cucumbers, peeling if necessary (sometimes the skin is thick and tasteless). In a salad bowl, place arugula, parsley, and basil leaves (without stems), thickly sliced cucumber, and onion. Gently mix by hand and serve on plates.

   Required ingredients:

   • Arugula: 1 bunch
   • Parsley: 2 stems
   • Basil: 2 stems
   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece

4. Pour the nut sauce on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 50 ml
   • Walnuts: 50 g

5. Add mozzarella. Garnish with walnuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 200 g
   • Walnuts: 50 g