Summer tomato salad with arugula dressing

Salads
Written By The Healthy Food Cook

Summer is tomato season, with beautiful colors, interesting shapes, and countless delicious flavors.

A mix of ripe tomatoes, sweet peppers, mozzarella, and a blended arugula dressing come together in a fresh and colorful summer salad. Grilling the peppers adds a gentle smoky note that balances the sweetness of ripe summer tomatoes.

The recipe

Grill the peppers

Preheat a cast-iron grill or skillet.

Grill the peppers for 3-5 minutes on each side, until tender and lightly charred.

Season with a pinch of salt and transfer them to a covered bowl for about 10 minutes.

This helps loosen the skins, making them easier to peel.

Prepare the dressing

In a blender, combine the arugula, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a grind of pepper. Blend at medium speed until smooth.

Toast the pine nuts

Toast the pine nuts in a thick-bottomed pan for 3-5 minutes, until golden and fragrant.

Let cool.

Assemble the salad

Cut the tomatoes and peeled grilled peppers into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on the serving plates.

Add the mozzarella and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and the toasted pine nuts.

Spoon over the arugula dressing.

Serve immediately.

Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS - for two persons

Organic or “Best you can get” !

  • Arugula - 150 grams

  • Tomatoes - 300 grams

  • Red peppers - 200 grams

  • Mozzarella - 200 grams

  • Olive oil - 15 ml

  • Pine nuts - 15 grams

  • Lemon juice - 10 ml

  • Lemon Zest - 5 grams

  • Parmesan cheese - 20 grams

  • A pinch of salt

  • Freshly ground pepper

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