Mediterranean Gnocchi Salad

20 MIN • 1,050 KCAL • 25G PROTEIN

Serves 2

The viral Mediterranean gnocchi salad — fresh, easy and packed with flavour. Grilled gnocchi, arugula, juicy tomatoes and mini mozzarella tossed in a homemade basil pesto.

Ingredients

• 500 g gnocchi
• 100 g arugula (ruccola)
• 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 125 g mini mozzarella, drained
• 60 g sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 large handful fresh basil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp pine nuts (or cashews)
• 1 small garlic clove
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Pan-fry the gnocchi in a little olive oil until golden and crisp on the outside, then let them cool slightly.

2. 2

   Blend basil, olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic and lemon juice into a pesto dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Wash and dry the arugula and add it to a large bowl as the fresh green base.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and the gnocchi.

5. 5

   Slice the avocado just before serving and fold it in gently.

6. 6

   Drizzle with the basil pesto, toss carefully and enjoy immediately.

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