Grape Tomato and Fresh Basil Pesto Caprese Salad Recipe
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Yield:
4 to 6 servings
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Total Time:
20 mins
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Prep Time:
20 mins
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Cook Time:
Ingredients
- Pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
- 1/2 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Salad
- 10 ounces (about 2 cups ) fresh grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 package (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella, drained and cubed
- 3/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1) Puree pesto ingredients in blender or food processor.
- Step 2) Combine tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and olives in a serving bowl. Stir in pesto.
- Step 3) Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
