Pesto-Marinated Mozzarella Salad

Whole Wheat Garlic Bread
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Ingredients

  • ½ (8-oz) pkg small fresh mozzarella cheese balls (ciliegini)
  • ¼ cup creamy pesto
  • 1½ olive oil
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ (5-oz) pkg baby arugula
  • ½ (5-oz) pkg spring mix
  • ½ pint multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ English cucumber,  cut into half-moons
  • ½ (0.5-oz) pkg fresh basil, leaves separated
  • 1½ Tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Toss together cheese, pesto, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl; chill 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Toss together arugula, greens, tomatoes, cucumber, marinated cheese, and basil in a large bowl. Drizzle with glaze.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (13-oz) loaf whole wheat French bread
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut bread in half lengthwise. Brush cut sides with oil; sprinkle with parsley and garlic.
  2. Bake directly on oven rack 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
287
209
496
Fat (g) 24 7 31
Sat. Fat (g) 8 1 9
Protein (g) 10 5 15
Carb (g) 11 31 42
Fiber (g) 2 3 5
Sodium (mg) 408 232 640

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