Caprese Salad With Walnut Pesto

• Olive Oil and Walnut Pesto
• 2 cups basil leaves, fresh packed
• 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• Caprese Salad
• 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 medium red ripe tomatoes
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
• fresh basil leaf (optional)
• salt & fresh ground pepper (optional)

1. OliveOil & Walnut Pesto: Pulse basil, walnuts, cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in food processor until blended. Place in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Caprese Salad: Combine 2 tablespoons Walnut Pesto, olive oil and vinegar in small bowl. Slice tomatoes and cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices. Layer tomatoes and cheese on serving plate. Drizzle pesto vinaigrette. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caprese-salad-with-walnut-pesto-496149 (may not work)