Caprese with arugula, pesto and pine nuts

2 servings

10 minutes

Caprese with arugula, pesto, and pine nuts is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that embodies the harmony of flavors and textures. The classic caprese is enhanced by the spicy bitterness of arugula and radicchio, giving the salad a special depth. The sweetness of cherry tomatoes balances with the tenderness of mini mozzarella, while aromatic pesto unites the ingredients into a whole. Pine nuts add a crunchy texture and nutty warmth. This dish is perfect as a light appetizer complementing an Italian dinner or a glass of white wine. Its freshness and richness of flavors make caprese with arugula not just a salad but a true culinary symphony.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 934.7
• Proteins: 68.2g
• Fats: 92.8g
• Carbohydrates: 1.8g

Ingredients

• Arugula: to taste
• Cherry tomatoes: 100 g
• Mini mozzarella cheese: 5 pc
• Pesto: 1 tsp
• Pine nuts: to taste
• Radicchio salad: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Place a sufficient amount of arugula and radicchio at the bottom of the salad bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Arugula:  to taste
   • Radicchio salad:  to taste

2. Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half. Place them on arugula leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 100 g

3. Slightly dry the mozzarella circles from the liquid, then cut the pieces in half and place them in a salad bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mini mozzarella cheese: 5 piece

4. Add pesto and mix carefully and evenly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pesto: 1 teaspoon

5. Sprinkle with a handful of pine nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pine nuts:  to taste