Green Line Recipe
Pesto, fresh mozzarella, chicken, and cherry tomatoes.
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Ingredients
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Pesto
Main Ingredients
Method
Making the Pesto
- 1
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and salt. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- 2
Add Cheese and Oil
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and pulse again to combine. Then, while the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Season the Pesto
Add black pepper to taste and blend once more to incorporate.
Assembling the Dish
- 4
Prepare the Chicken
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked and shredded chicken. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Mix with Pesto
Add the prepared pesto to the bowl with the chicken and mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
In a serving dish, layer the pesto chicken mixture, followed by slices of fresh mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes.
- 7
Final Touch
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing cold dish.