Insalata Caprese with Pesto Vinaigrette

Posted 08/16/10 by ChefSnowball
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Venues:	Cheese On The Road: Tastes of the World Produce & All Things Green Spices & Herbs
Categories:	Basil Mozzarella Pepper Vegetables
Sub Categories:	Tomatoes
Places:	Italy
Keywords:	salad, tomato, mozzarella, pesto, basil
Servings:	6

Ingredients:

1/4 cup pesto sauce
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)

Preparation:

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.

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