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Heirloom Caprese With Mint Pesto Recipe

A fresh and vibrant twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring heirloom tomatoes and a zesty mint pesto.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 Heirloom tomatoes sliced
  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup Fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup Pine nuts toasted
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • To taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella on a serving platter.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine the basil, mint, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4. Drizzle the mint pesto over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
  5. 5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Caprese, Heirloom Tomatoes, Mint Pesto
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