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French bread
Pesto Butter
© Lillys-Table.com Photo of Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Caprese
 

Tags: Gluten-Free Nut Free vegetarian

  • Hard
  • Medium
  • Easy

Prep
Difficulty
Easy

10 mins

Time
Estimate
10 mins

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Gluten
Free?
Yes

Summer

Typical
Season
Summer

Nutrition Info

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Protein

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Carbs

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Fats

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Vegetables

Recipe Detail

Summer

Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Caprese

from Caprese with French Bread & Pesto Butter, the Week of September 21, 2014.
View the previous or next recipe for this meal.

Also known as Insalada Caprese this Italian salad creates magic with the combination of these three simple ingredients when they are at their peak in summer.

Ingredients

  • 1 tomato, large or 2 medium
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, a small handful
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Serving Size: 2 People

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Preparation Instructions

Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella or cut each into chunks- either way keep it looks loveliest when they are a consistent size or shape.

Tear or slice the basil into rough strips. Arrange the cheese and tomatoes on to plates or toss in a bowl. Sprinkle the basil on top. Drizzle on the olive oil and balsamic to taste. Sprinkle on the salt and black pepper again to taste.

Serve immediately.