Lighter Insalata Caprese With Pesto Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Lightly drizzled with a savory pesto vinaigrette, this beautiful display of sliced, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese offers incredible flavor. Ingredients:
1/4 cup buitoni® refrigerated reduced fat 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) |
Directions:
1. COMBINE pesto, oil and vinegar in small bowl; set aside.
2. 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.
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