Caprese Salad Tower Recipe
Fresh Mozzarella, Mint, Pesto Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Components
Pesto Vinaigrette
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Slice the Mozzarella
Using a sharp knife, slice the fresh mozzarella into thick rounds, approximately 1 cm in thickness.
- 2
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Set aside.
- 3
Arrange the Salad Tower
On a serving plate, start layering the salad by placing a slice of mozzarella at the bottom, followed by a few halved cherry tomatoes and a basil leaf. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a mozzarella slice on top.
- 4
Add Fresh Mint
Tuck fresh mint leaves in between the layers of the salad for added flavor and decoration.
Making the Pesto Vinaigrette
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the fresh basil pesto, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Whisk Together
Using a whisk or a fork, mix the ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.
- 7
Drizzle the Vinaigrette
Drizzle the pesto vinaigrette over the assembled Caprese salad tower before serving.
