A classic combination that never goes wrong. This is like a quickie Vegas wedding with a twist - fast and easy, but with no regrets.
Use fresh buffalo mozzarella, or to amp up the cute kawaii factor, try bocconcini, which are basically baby-sized balls of the same thing.
If you don't have time or can't be arsed to make your own dressing, just use any pre-made pesto thinned out with a little olive oil to get the right consistency.
Serves 2:
- 1 large ball of mozzarella or 10 bocconcini
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- A large handful of fresh basil
- A handful of pine nuts, toasted
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground salt and pepper
In a food processor, whizz the pine nuts until finely and evenly chopped. Add basil leaves and continue to whizz until it's a fine even paste. Add olive oil to thin out until it's a thin pouring consistency and season to taste with salt and pepper. Empty into a salad bowl.
Tear the mozzarella into bite-sized cubes or halve the bocconcini. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and dump everything into the salad bowl with the dressing. Toss until mixed evenly and serve.
Other items on the Red, White and Ooohhh menu:
- Grilled red pepper and sundried tomato pasta
- Boeuf bourguignon with mashed potatoes
- White chocolate and cherry cupcakes
- Red rubies in coconut milk
- Raspberry macarons with a buttercream filling
- Cream scones with homemade raspberry preserves and freshly made whipped cream
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