Arugula, Watercress, Tomato and Mozzarella Bunnies Salad
Salad with arugula, watercress, tomatoes and mozzarella bunnies is a recipe featuring fresh ingredients from the fruit-vegetable category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 150 g arugula
- 150 g watercress
- 2 balls mozzarella (125 g each)
- 200 cherry tomatoes
- 1 ripe Avocado
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 tbsp chopped mixed herbs (e.g., parsley, basil, mint...)
- 2 shallots
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Sugar
- 4 Tbsp sunflower oil
- Salt
- pepper (ground)
Instructions
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1.
Clean the arugula and watercress, remove thick stems, wash and dry thoroughly. Slice the mozzarella into thin rounds and cut small bunnies as desired; dice the rest. Halve the tomatoes. Cut the avocado lengthwise, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh and slice into thin strips; drizzle immediately with lemon juice. Lightly toast pine nuts in a dry pan, then set aside.
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2.
Peel the shallots and finely dice them. Whisk mustard with both vinegars, sugar, salt, pepper, and whisk sunflower oil into a frothy emulsion. Stir in herbs and shallot cubes. Combine arugula and watercress; arrange on a plate with mozzarella bunnies and cubes, tomatoes, and avocado strips. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad, sprinkle pine nuts, and serve immediately.