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Sliced Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Three-Herb Pesto

4.3

(5)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

3 large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), sliced
3/4 pound mozzarella cheese (preferably fresh), sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup Three-Herb Pesto
freshly ground black pepper to taste
basil, mint, and/or parsley sprigs for garnish if desired

Preparation

  1. On a large round platter alternate tomato and mozzarella slices, overlapping slightly, and spoon pesto in a ring around center of slices. Sprinkle tomatoes and mozzarella with pepper and garnish with herbs.

TagsTomatoVegetableMozzarellaCheeseDairyBasilHerbs & SpicesMintParsleyStarterSideLunchDinnerGluten FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerEasyNo-CookFood ProcessorGourmet
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