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Pesto Caprese Salad

Fresh cherry or grape tomatoes, vibrant pesto sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella balls, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze, basil, and spices. A perfect summer salad recipe!

Prep Time
5 mins
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pint Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Balls *
  • 2 Tablespoons Pesto Sauce **
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • balsamic glaze (drizzle on)
  • fresh basil

Instructions

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  1. Cut grape tomatoes in half lengthwise. In a large bowl, add tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt.
  2. Drain fresh mozzarella and toss fresh mozzarella balls, pesto sauce, olive oil, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil into the bowl. Taste for seasoning.
  3. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Mozzarella balls may be called Ciliengine or Bocconcini
  • I suggest using homemade or refrigerated pesto sauce. My pesto sauce recipe can be found HERE.