Caprese Recipe
Maplebrook farms Burrata, fresh basil pesto, heirloom cherry tomatoes, balsamic. *contains nuts
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Ingredients
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Cheese
Pesto
Salad
Garnish
Method
Pesto Preparation
- 1
Make the Basil Pesto
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and salt. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- 2
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Incorporate Parmesan
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to pulse until the pesto is well combined. Season with black pepper to taste.
Salad Assembly
- 4
Prepare Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the heirloom cherry tomatoes under cold water and slice them in half.
- 5
Season Tomatoes
In a bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes with salt and black pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss gently.
- 6
Plate the Dish
On a serving platter, place the burrata cheese in the center. Surround it with the seasoned cherry tomatoes.
- 7
Add Pesto
Spoon the fresh basil pesto over the burrata and tomatoes.
- 8
Garnish
Top with fresh basil leaves for garnish and serve immediately.
