Description
A fresh and vibrant Caprese Salad with Pesto Drizzle featuring layers of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, all brought together with a rich, herby pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into rounds
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, optional
Instructions
- Chill your serving plate in the refrigerator for a few minutes if it’s a warm day.
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into even ¼-inch rounds. Rinse and pat dry the basil leaves.
- Choose a flat serving platter or plate large enough to lay out the ingredients without crowding.
- Alternately layer tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil leaves in a circular or shingled pattern. Slightly overlap each for a nice presentation.
- Let the assembled salad sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Drizzle the pesto evenly over the salad. Add a light drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and crack fresh black pepper to finish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy while fresh.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Make your pesto fresh for extra brightness and flavor.
- If tomatoes are very juicy, lightly drain them to prevent sogginess.
- Leftovers can be used to top toasted bread or tossed with pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg