Insalata Caprese with Pesto Vinaigrette
Lightly drizzled with a savory pesto vinaigrette, this beautiful display of "Insalata Caprese" includes sliced, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese in an incredible flavor combination.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural 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)
Instructions
- 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.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 6
Nutrition Facts - Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe - Servings Per Recipe: 6 Calories: 260 Calories from Fat: 190 Total Fat: 21g (32% of DV) Saturated Fat: 7g (34% of DV) Cholesterol: 25mg (8% of DV) Sodium: 380mg (16% of DV) Carbohydrates: 7g (2% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 3g (11% of DV) Sugars: 4g Protein: 10g
Vitamin A: 25% of DV Vitamin C: 30% of DV Calcium: 30% of DV Iron: 4% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Reprinted with permission from Nestle and meals.com.