Roasted Gnocchi Salad with Pesto & Mozzarella – Best Easy Dinner
Roasted Gnocchi Salad with Pesto & Mozzarella is a crispy and fresh salad made with roasted gnocchi, basil pesto, mozzarella, and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package gnocchi
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 cups arugula or spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven.
- Toss gnocchi with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast until golden and crispy.
- Slice the tomatoes and prepare the greens.
- Combine roasted gnocchi, greens, tomatoes, and mozzarella in large bowl.
- Drizzle pesto over the salad.
- Toss gently until coated.
- Serve warm topped with basil or parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the gnocchi while roasting.
- Fresh basil pesto creates best flavor.
- Mozzarella pearls work perfectly for salads.
- Arugula adds peppery freshness.
- Balsamic glaze adds delicious tangy sweetness.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Perfect for quick lunches and dinners.
- Store leftovers refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg