Caprese with sun-dried tomatoes and pesto

4 servings

15 minutes

Caprese with sun-dried tomatoes and pesto is an elegant take on the classic Italian salad born on the sunny coast of Italy. It blends velvety buffalo mozzarella, rich sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic pesto to create a unique harmony of flavors. Extra virgin olive oil adds smoothness, while olives and basil leaves finish the composition with freshness and lightness. This salad is perfect as an appetizer for Mediterranean main dishes or as a standalone dish for a light summer dinner. Its rich flavor makes it a favorite among gourmets, while its simplicity allows one to enjoy the true spirit of Italy at any moment.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 349.4
• Proteins: 18.5g
• Fats: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 14.8g

Ingredients

• Buffalo mozzarella cheese: 2 pc
• Sun-dried tomatoes: 12 pc
• Pesto: 0.1 glass
• Extra virgin olive oil: 0.1 glass
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Olives: to taste
• Basil leaves: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Slice the mozzarella into thin pieces, cut each tomato in half lengthwise, and arrange them on plates alternately.

   Required ingredients:

   • Buffalo mozzarella cheese: 2 pieces
   • Sun-dried tomatoes: 12 pieces

2. In a bowl, mix pesto and olive oil and drizzle over the cheese with tomatoes. Garnish with olives and basil leaves and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pesto: 0.1 glass
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 0.1 glass
   • Olives:  to taste
   • Basil leaves:  to taste