Mozzarella Salad with Green Herb Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mozzarella Salad with Green Herb Dressing, a fresh and colorful dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Creamy mozzarella balls pair perfectly with sweet cherry tomatoes and peppery arugula, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. The star of the recipe is the homemade green herb dressing, a zesty blend of fresh basil, parsley, garlic, and a hint of honey, all brightened with a splash of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect as a light lunch, a show-stopping appetizer, or a flavorful side dish for any meal. Whether you're entertaining guests or craving something fresh, this irresistible mozzarella salad is guaranteed to impress—and satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g Fresh mozzarella balls
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes
- 100 g Arugula
- 10 g Fresh basil leaves
- 15 g Fresh parsley leaves
- 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 unit Garlic clove
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and set them aside on a plate to remove any excess moisture.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set them aside.
Rinse the arugula and pat it dry. Spread it out as a base on your serving platter or bowl.
Prepare the green herb dressing by combining the basil, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor.
Blend the dressing until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary by tasting and adding more salt or lemon juice as needed.
Arrange the mozzarella balls and cherry tomato halves on top of the arugula.
Drizzle the green herb dressing generously over the salad.
Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients with the dressing, or leave it as is for a layered presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Mozzarella Salad with Green Herb Dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.0 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.9 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 2210 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1521 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1254 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
