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Pesto Caprese Salad

Pesto Caprese Salad
  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp dried basil leaves, lightly crushed
  • β…“ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup Durant Olive Mill Arbequina EVOO
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 medium Heirloom tomatoes, cut in 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 1 lb fresh Mozzarella, cut in 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 3 tbsp AperΓΆ 8-Year Aged Balsamic Vinegar
  • Durant Kitchen Cyprus Black Lava Salt
  1. In bowl of food processor, pulse the dried basil with the fresh basil leaves
  2. Add walnuts, garlic and Parmesan cheese, pulse 4-5 times.
  3. Add EVOO and process for about 10 seconds, until mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
  4. Layer tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter or on olive oil grilled bread.
  5. Drizzle with pesto dressing, balsamic vinegar, sprinkle with Cyprus Black Lava Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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