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.
1
Slice the mozzarella into thin pieces, cut each tomato in half lengthwise, and arrange them on plates alternately.
- Buffalo mozzarella: 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.
- Pesto: 0.1 glass
- Extra virgin olive oil: 0.1 glass
- Black olives: to taste
- Basil leaves: to taste