NY2ATL's LOW CARB RECIPES
Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Pesto Dressing
Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
Vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
3 tablespoons basil pesto (from a jar or homemade)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
SALAD:
2 bunches arugula, torn
1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Directions:
Combine lemon juice, zest, pesto, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake once, add oil and shake vigorously to combine.
For the salad:
Toss arugula with half of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
Mound onto serving plates; top with alternating slices of mozzarella and tomato, drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and serve.
Serves 4-6
