Mexican Caprese Salad

  • Created By
    Jenny Evans
  • Shared On
    8/16/14
  • Posted In
    Salads
A word from the cook
You are going to love this twist on the traditional Caprese salad!
Ingredients

2 packs bocconcini (Trader Joes) or any fresh mozzarella balls, cut each ball in half
2 – 1 lb. packs heirloom grape tomatoes (Trader Joes), each cut in half
1 ripe mango, cut into ½ inch pieces (optional)
Mexican pesto (recipe below)
Grated Cotija (or parmesan) cheese

Mexican Pesto:
1 bunch cilantro
2 large garlic cloves
3 Tbsp. roasted pine nuts
¾ tsp. salt
½ c. grapeseed oil

Instructions

Pesto:

Combine all the above ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.

Salad assembly:

In a serving platter, combine the tomato halves, mango pieces and bocconcini halves. Toss with the pesto. Garnish with grated cotija cheese. Serve cold.

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