Summary:

Mozzarella Pesto Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 569 calories, 24g of protein, and 42g of fat. This recipe serves 6 and costs $3.15 per serving. It is brought to you by Foodista. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. If you have pesto, onion, cherry tomatoes, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 59%, which is solid. Try Roast Vegetable and Mozzarella Salad with a Creamy Pesto Salad, Pesto Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella, and Mozzarella, Tomato and Pesto Zucchini Pasta Salad for similar recipes.

Dietary Info:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pesto - $3.99
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese - $2.00
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes - $2.99
• 0.25 cup onion - $1.29
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt - $2.99
• 1 teaspoon pepper - $3.99
• 3 ounces pine nuts - $5.99
• 2 cups pasta see below - N/A

Instructions:

1. Use 1 c of freshly prepared Pesto for this recipe.
2. Drain the balls of Mozzarella from the brine and place in a large bowl.  Do not wash or dry them off but drain as much of the brine off as possible.
3. Cut the Cherry Tomatoes in half and fold them gently into the bowl of Mozzarella.
4. Dice the Red Onion medium dice and add to the bowl with the Sea Salt and Black Pepper.
5. Add the prepared Pesto and fold all ingredients well.  Taste and adjust the Salt and Pepper as needed.
6. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.
7. Sprinkle the top, just before serving, with toasted Pine Nuts as an option.   Click here to see how to toast Pine Nuts in the Pesto recipe.  Or fold in 2 cups of cooked Pasta such as Rotini for an amazing Pasta Salad. If adding Pasta, add 3/4 c more fresh Pesto.