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Caprese Salad with Pesto

Looking for a light, refreshing and easy to make dish for summer? Try this Caprese Salad with Pesto, and you will not regret it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: capreses, easy, fresth, mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes
Servings: 2
Calories: 476kcal
Cost: 10

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Slicing Knife
  • serving plate

Ingredients

  • 1 Beefsteak Tomato
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Used BelGioioso Mozzarella Cheese Ball All Natural Fresh
  • 3 tbsp Pesto Sauce Used Buitoni Pesto Sauce
  • 1 tsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 5 Basil Leaves if available

Instructions

  • Wash Tomato and Basil (if using)
  • Slice Tomato and Mozzarella into 1/4 inch rounds
  • Lay Tomato and Mozzarella on plate, alternating every other
  • Season Tomatoes with Sea Salt
  • Spread a light layer of Pesto on each slice of Tomato and Mozzarella
  • Lightly drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 2093mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2689IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 628mg | Iron: 1mg