Pesto Caprese Salad

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Pesto Caprese Salad Recipe

This Pesto Caprese Salad is a simple and flavorful take on the traditional caprese salad. Pesto gives the dish a delicious herbaceous flavor, while balsamic vinegar and olive oil provide a tangy and savory dressing. It's ideal as a side dish to any Italian-inspired dinner or as a quick and easy summer meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp
• 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Cubed fresh mozzarella cheese, 8 oz

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes

Instructions

• Combine the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk together the basil pesto, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
• Toss the pesto mixture with the tomato and cheese mixture to coat.
• Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil leaves.

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