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A colorful plate of Zucchini Noodle Pesto Caprese with tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto.

Zucchini Noodle Pesto Caprese


  • Author: iyma hernandes
  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fresh and simple dish combining zucchini noodles, pesto, Caprese salad elements.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles.
  2. Toss the zucchini noodles with pesto.
  3. Arrange mozzarella slices and halved cherry tomatoes on a plate.
  4. Top with pesto zucchini noodles.
  5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

  • You can use a vegetable peeler to make zucchini ribbons if you don’t have a spiralizer.
  • For extra flavor, use a high-quality pesto.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: zucchini noodles, pesto, caprese, healthy, vegetarian, quick recipe