Caprese Salad w/Cilantro Pesto

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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 Jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs discarded, chopped (optional)
• 1/3 cup MOV Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Juice from 2 small limes, about 1 tablespoon
• sea salt
• fresh ground pepper to taste

​Salad

• 1/4 cup MOV Lavender Balsamic
• Fresh Basil
• 16 oz Fresh Mozzarella – sliced 
• Tomatoes, sliced

Directions:
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Place all of 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.
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​​Enjoy!
Jalapeño

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