15-Minute Pesto Caprese Salad (Gluten free)
When I think about my honeymoon in Italy, caprese salads always come to mind! We ordered them with every meal we ate, so naturally when I got home I had to master this recipe myself! This easy pesto caprese salad recipe is made with bright tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, a fresh basil pesto sauce, fresh basil, pine nuts and rich balsamic glaze. This recipe is the perfect salad for a summer BBQ or outdoor appetizer! It is gluten free and can be easily made dairy free.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe tomatoes sliced thickly
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced thickly
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 2 basil leaves torn
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
Instructions
- On a serving platter, layer the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Drizzle the basil pesto evenly over the mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Scatter the torn basil leaves over the salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with pine nuts.
Notes
For the basil pesto here you can use my easy creamy basil and pine nut pesto or you can buy it already made at the grocery store.