Do you need more acid? A little lemon juice or vinegar may help with the saltiness.
this post was submitted on 29 Jan 2024
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This was my first thought, too, like you took the thought out of my mind. I agree, OP. Lemon or Lime juice, or even a small splash of high quality vinegar can make all the difference.
I will give this a try! Maybe thin out the pesto with citrus or balsamic. Thanks for weighing in!
Balsamic drizzle on some pesto pizza, now that sound a like a winner,
Maybe add some umami to give it a non-salty savory touch?
TBH the solution is to salt the pesto less and salt your toppings more, probably by just adding finishing salt after cooking the pizza. Also consider using a nonfresh mozzarella, which generally has more flavor. While the creaminess of fresh is nice, I find it to be way too bland most of the time.
This problem is the exact reason why I stick to pepperoni and banana peppers. They are inherently flavorful and salty.
I've tried adding crushed red pepper for the heat, but it doesn't change the salt balance issue.
Anchovy