A classic mozzarella salad rarely needs defending. Tomato, mozzarella, basil — it's a timeless trio that pleases almost everyone. But one sunny June, while creating recipes for Pere ja Kodu’s Pereköök, I decided to flirt with tradition just a little. The result? This refreshing raspberry twist that accompanied me to more dinners than I can count that summer.
Instead of the usual drizzle of olive oil and vinegar, I opt for a generous spoonful of pesto. It’s vibrant, child-approved (unlike most vinaigrettes), and pulls everything together in seconds. Just a few simple ingredients and a couple of quick cuts — this salad is ready in minutes and vanishes even faster.
The sweet raspberries add a juicy pop that somehow makes the mozzarella creamier, the tomatoes sweeter, and the basil even more fragrant.