Strawberries and Fresh Mozzarella with Mint Pesto Drizzle
If you enjoy cooking with strawberries, then you have to try strawberries and fresh mozzarella with mint pesto drizzle for a burst of unique flavor!
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil, (extra virgin)
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves
- ¼ cup almonds, (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- ½ clove garlic
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, (½-inch slices)
- 1 pound ripe strawberries, (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, (½ tsp per serving)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the olive oil, mint leaves, sliced almonds, Parmesan cheese, and garlic.½ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon mint leaves, ¼ cup almonds, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, ½ clove garlic
- Divide the mozzarella on each serving plate, allowing the slices to overlap a little.1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
- Spoon ½ a cup of strawberries over the cheese.1 pound ripe strawberries
- Drizzle ½ a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and 1-2 tablespoons of the mint pesto over the cheese and strawberries.1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Notes
This recipe is for 6 servings of strawberry and mozzarella salad.
Leftover salad may not hold up very well, but you can store it covered in the refrigerator for a day or two.
Leftover mint pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Strawberries and Fresh Mozzarella with Mint Pesto Drizzle
Amount per Serving
Calories
427
% Daily Value*
Fat
36.6
g
56
%
Saturated Fat
13.5
g
68
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9.9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
54.8
mg
18
%
Sodium
297.6
mg
12
%
Potassium
147.8
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
7.4
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4.4
g
5
%
Protein
15.1
g
30
%
Vitamin A
550
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
61.1
mg
74
%
Calcium
430
mg
43
%
Iron
1.1
mg
6
%
Net carbs
5.4
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.