Caprese Salad with Lavender Balsamic

Ingredients

Cilantro Pesto

1 large bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed, washed, and dried

2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

4 green onions, white portion only, chopped

1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs discarded, chopped (optional)

1/3 cup of Buona Cucina Extra Virgin Olive Oil of your choice 

Juice from 2 small limes, about 1 tablespoon

sea salt

fresh ground pepper to taste

1/4 cup of Buona Cucina Lavender Dark Balsamic Vinegar

Fresh Basil

16 oz Fresh Mozzarella – sliced

 

Directions

Place all the pesto ingredients into a blender or a food processor. Pulse until no large chunks remain, and the sauce is pureed. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Arrange the tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil. Drizzle Cilantro Pesto and Lavender Balsamic.