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.
1
Wash and dry the vegetables.
2
Remove the parsley stems and add the leaves to the dish.
- Parsley: 1 glass
3
Send the torn lettuce leaves to the parsley.
- Iceberg lettuce: 1 bunch
4
Chop the cucumber finely.
- Cucumbers: 3 pieces
5
Send him to the greenery.
- Cucumbers: 3 pieces
6
Cut the tomatoes in half.
- Cherry tomatoes: 150 g
7
Cut the mozzarella balls in half as well.
- Mini mozzarella (bocconcini/ciliegine): 120 g
8
Send tomatoes and mozzarella to the salad.
- Cherry tomatoes: 150 g
- Mini mozzarella (bocconcini/ciliegine): 120 g
9
Salt the ingredients.
- Salt: to taste
10
Add pesto sauce, olive oil, and mix.
- Pesto: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons