Caprese Salad With Walnut Pesto

Name: Caprese Salad With Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 , 8 serving(s)
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)

Submitted by Maureen in MA

"Simple, but elegant side dish. Goes good with Simple Shrimp Cakes. The first 6 ingredients are for the Olive Oil & Walnut Pesto. Two cups of fresh basil leaves are needed (don't know why "0" comes through), in addition to chopped walnuts, grated parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice and chopped garlic."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

Olive Oil and Walnut Pesto
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
Caprese Salad
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)

directions

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.
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.