YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Fresh Tomato and Creamy Mozzarella Salad with Basil Pesto
Savor the vibrant medley of juicy Roma tomatoes and silky fresh mozzarella, elevated by a homemade basil pesto with pine nuts, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. This elegant yet simple salad offers a balance of fresh flavors and creamy textures, perfect for any meal from brunch to dinner.
INGREDIENTS
6 oz Fresh Mozzarella
2 medium Roma Tomatoes
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1 tbsp Pine Nuts
1 Garlic Clove
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
PREPARATION
Slice the Roma tomatoes into thick rounds and tear the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them on a serving plate.
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Blend until a coarse, creamy pesto forms. Season with a pinch of salt and cracked black pepper.
Drizzle the basil pesto evenly over the arranged tomatoes and mozzarella.
Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired, and finish with a light sprinkling of sea salt and pepper.
Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant flavors and fresh textures.