pesto & tomato basil caprese
INGREDIENTS: * TEA TREE PRODUCTS
2 tbsp *PESTO OLIVE OIL*
2 tbsp *TOMATO BASIL BALSAMIC VINEGAR*
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced (about 8-10 slices)
4 ripe tomatoes, sliced (about 8-10 slices)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (about 20-25 leaves)
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Arrange the Ingredients: On a serving platter or individual plates, alternate layers of fresh mozzarella slices and ripe tomato slices, slightly overlapping them.
Add Fresh Basil: Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers of mozzarella and tomato, or scatter them on top.
Drizzle with Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the PESTO OLIVE OIL and TOMATO BASIL BALSAMIC VINEGAR. Drizzle the mixture over the arranged mozzarella and tomatoes.
Season: Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Enjoy immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.