Heirloom Tomato And Prosciutto Caprese With Pesto Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomato and Prosciutto Caprese with Pesto Vinaigrette

When the garden is overflowing with tomatoes and basil, make this twist on the classic caprese. This is a perfect no-cook summer meal for two, served with crusty bread, or a colorful, late-summer appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 medium heirloom tomatoes (cored and sliced into rounds)
  • 8 ounces fresh-stretched mozzarella (sliced into rounds)
  • 1/2 ounce Fresh basil leaves
  • 4 ounces prosciutto
  • Flaky finishing salt

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together pesto, olive oil, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water.
  2. Arrange tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a platter in a circular pattern. Overlap slices and leave center open. Tuck prosciutto slices into center.
  3. Drizzle pesto vinaigrette over tomatoes and mozzarella. Sprinkle with finishing salt.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 470
  • Fat: 40.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 50.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1010.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 6.0 g
  • Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 0.0 g
  • Sugar: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 25.0 g