Lightly drizzled with a savory pesto vinaigrette,
this beautiful display of sliced, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh
basil and mozzarella cheese offers incredible flavor.
Insalata Caprese
with Pesto Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup BUITONI Refrigerated Pesto with
Basil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 vine-ripened or heirloom tomatoes
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
Salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- Combine pesto, oil and vinegar in small
bowl; set aside.
- Slice tomatoes and cheese into 1/4-inch-thick
slices. Layer or stack tomatoes and cheese on a serving platter.
Drizzle pesto dressing over top. Garnish with fresh basil and
season with salt and pepper.
Makes 6 servings.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6
of recipe): Calories: 260 Calories from Fat: 190 Total Fat: 21
g Saturated Fat: 7 g Cholesterol: 25 mg Sodium: 380 mg Carbohydrates:
7 g Dietary Fiber: 3 g Sugars: 4 g Protein: 10 g
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of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
