Think this is just Caprese? This easy recipe shows you how to arrange a vibrant caprese salad with a pesto recipe spread as the base. It features fresh cherry tomato, creamy mozzarella, basil, and a nutty crunch for a simple yet impressive dish, perfect for home cooking.
The Plate Is the Sauce: Pesto Caprese with 2 Mozzarellas + Crunch 🤯
This looks like a simple Caprese… until you realize the plate is coated in pesto.
Cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, one big mozzarella + tons of mozzarella pearls, and a secret crunchy topping (pecans + walnuts). It’s party-perfect, takes minutes, and every bite picks up pesto like a dip.
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Happy holidays! 🎄
Ingredients (serves 2–4):
• 1 large fresh mozzarella ball
• 1–2 cups mozzarella pearls (bocconcini / ciliegine)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes (some whole, some halved)
• 1 big handful fresh basil
• 3–5 tbsp pesto (for the plate/base)
• 1/3 cup pecans
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• Salt + black pepper
• Optional: olive oil drizzle, balsamic glaze
Instructions:
1. (Optional) Toast pecans and walnuts in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes. Let cool.
2. Spread pesto in a ring or thin layer on the serving plate (or across the bottom of a platter).
3. Add cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls.
4. Tear or slice the large mozzarella and place it in the center.
5. Add basil leaves. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Top with toasted nuts. Optional finish: a light olive oil drizzle or balsamic glaze.
Chill everything first—this tastes best cold.
1 Comment
Looks so damn good i want some