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Caprese Recipe

Inspired by Pascolo Ristorante
Time15m
Serves4

sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil-pine nut pesto

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Ingredients

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Caprese Salad

Method

Preparation

1

Make the Pesto

In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, gradually add olive oil until a smooth paste forms. Set aside.

2

Prepare the Salad

Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into even slices.

3

Assemble the Caprese

On a serving platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes and mozzarella. Drizzle with the basil-pine nut pesto and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Serve

Serve immediately as an appetizer or a light meal.

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