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Caprese Salad with Pesto

Caprese Salad with Pesto

By Emily Grant

Total: 15 minutes
AppetizerSaladItalian

Ingredients

  • 4 medium, sliced Tomatoes
  • 8 oz, sliced Fresh mozzarella
  • 0.25 cup Pesto
  • 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1

Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into even, medium-sized rounds. Aim for slices about 1/4 inch thick for a classic presentation.

2

Layer the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter or individual plates, alternating between the two. Overlap them slightly so the colors and textures are visible.

3

Drizzle the pesto sauce evenly over the tomato and mozzarella slices.

4

Arrange fresh basil leaves generously over the top of the salad, tucking some under the tomato and mozzarella layers for added aroma and flavor.

5

Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

6

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.

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Caprese Salad with Pesto

By Emily Grant

AppetizerSaladItalian
Caprese Salad with Pesto - Tomatoes, Fresh mozzarella recipe

This Appetizer Salad Italian recipe is ready in 15 minutes and features Tomatoes, Fresh mozzarella, Pesto and other delicious ingredients. Contains 350 calories total.

15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium, sliced Tomatoes
  • 8 oz, sliced Fresh mozzarella
  • 0.25 cup Pesto
  • 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1

Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into even, medium-sized rounds. Aim for slices about 1/4 inch thick for a classic presentation.

2

Layer the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter or individual plates, alternating between the two. Overlap them slightly so the colors and textures are visible.

3

Drizzle the pesto sauce evenly over the tomato and mozzarella slices.

4

Arrange fresh basil leaves generously over the top of the salad, tucking some under the tomato and mozzarella layers for added aroma and flavor.

5

Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

6

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 350

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