Ensalada Caprese with Sliced Pear
This recipe is a great way to add a unique twist to a classic Caprese salad. Use your pears from this week’s box to create a sweet contrast to the savory balsamic vinegar reduction. Try this simple recipe for yourself or your next party as an appetizer, lunch, or side dish and you can’t go wrong!
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Ensalada Caprese with Sliced Pear
prep time: 10 min
cook time: 0 min
Ingredients
2 tomatoes sliced
1 Bartlett pear cut and sliced
Sliced mozzarella cheese rounds
Fresh basil
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dry oregano (optional)
Salt
Pepper
Preparation
Slice tomatoes and pears.
Layer tomatoes, pear, cheese and fresh basil leaf on a platter. Or chop up the basil leaves then sprinkle them on top.
Repeat layering until you have filled the plate.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with (optional) oregano, salt and plenty of cracked pepper.
Drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving. *Note the recipe for the balsamic reduction is linked in the ingredients.
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