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
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
