Caprese Salad With Walnut Pesto

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups basil leaves, fresh packed
• 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 medium red ripe tomatoes
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
• fresh basil leaf (optional)
• salt & fresh ground pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 oliveoil & walnut pesto: pulse basil, walnuts, cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in food processor until blended. place in small bowl. cover and refrigerate.
• 2 caprese salad: combine 2 tablespoons walnut pesto, olive oil and vinegar in small bowl. slice tomatoes and cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices. layer tomatoes and cheese on serving plate. drizzle pesto vinaigrette. sprinkle with salt and pepper.