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Caprese Salad with Pesto

Caprese Salad with Pesto

By Chef

Total: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup Basil pesto

Instructions

1

Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls. You can leave the mozzarella balls whole or halve them if you prefer smaller pieces.

3

Add the basil pesto to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes and mozzarella. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are well-coated with the pesto.

4

Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Start with a little salt and pepper, then adjust according to your preference.

5

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl. You can garnish it with some extra basil leaves if desired.

6

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Enjoy your Caprese Salad with Pesto!

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Caprese Salad with Pesto

By Chef

Caprese Salad with Pesto - Cherry tomatoes, Mozzarella balls recipe

This recipe is ready in 15 minutes and features Cherry tomatoes, Mozzarella balls, Basil pesto and other delicious ingredients. Contains 280 calories total.

15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup Basil pesto

Instructions

1

Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls. You can leave the mozzarella balls whole or halve them if you prefer smaller pieces.

3

Add the basil pesto to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes and mozzarella. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are well-coated with the pesto.

4

Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Start with a little salt and pepper, then adjust according to your preference.

5

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl. You can garnish it with some extra basil leaves if desired.

6

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Enjoy your Caprese Salad with Pesto!

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 280

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