YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Mozzarella and Fresh Tomato Salad with Vibrant Pesto
Enjoy a vibrant, restaurant-style salad featuring thick slices of creamy fresh mozzarella mingled with juicy, sliced tomatoes and tender pieces of grilled chicken breast. This dish is elegantly finished with a homemade basil pesto that adds a burst of flavor and color, making it a refreshing yet satisfying meal any time of the day.
INGREDIENTS
3 oz grilled chicken breast
2 oz fresh mozzarella
1 medium fresh tomato
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp pine nuts
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION
Prepare the grilled chicken breast if not pre-cooked, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the fresh mozzarella into thick rounds and the tomato into wedges or rounds.
In a small food processor or blender, combine the extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, garlic clove, fresh basil leaves, and grated Parmesan cheese to make a vibrant pesto. Blend until smooth.
Arrange the tomato slices and mozzarella on a plate. Scatter the grilled chicken pieces over the top.
Drizzle the homemade pesto evenly over the salad.
Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired and serve immediately.