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.
1
Place a sufficient amount of arugula and radicchio at the bottom of the salad bowl.
- Rocket (arugula): to taste
- Radicchio: to taste
2
Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half. Place them on arugula leaves.
- 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.
- Mini mozzarella (bocconcini/ciliegine): 5 piece
4
Add pesto and mix carefully and evenly.
- Pesto: 1 teaspoon
5
Sprinkle with a handful of pine nuts.
- Pine nuts: to taste
