Pesto Zoodle Salad

April 23, 2025
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For a truly delicious and easy salad, try Pesto Zoodle Salad. Zucchini noodles that have been spiralized are tossed with basil pesto and then topped with small mozzarella balls, ripe cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts. So simple and yet so tasty! It’s a perfect way to celebrate the flavors of the season!

I’m not joking when I say this is an easy recipe. Easy enough to be included in my Easy Peasy Category!

The only question is whether you are making your own zoodles or buying them already “zoodled”! I like to spiralize zucchini at home right before making this recipe. This is the spiralizer that I have but there are many other kinds as well. Often times, you can find zucchini already spiralized or zoodled at the grocery store. If you can, that makes it even easier.

Regarding the zoodles, many recipes call for them to be cooked, but I find that they can get mushy so for this recipe, I leave them raw. The pesto sauce will soften them a touch. You won’t even realize they are uncooked.

Do you have a good recipe for pesto? I sure do and here it is. If not, it’s perfectly fine to use a store-bought pesto.

All that’s left is to combine the pesto sauce with the zoodles. Top with ciliegine (fresh mozzarella balls), halved cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts.

If I’m looking for a heartier salad, I’ll add shredded cooked chicken. Delightful!

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