Caprese Salad with Cilantro Pesto & Lavender Balsamic From the Kitchens at Veronica Foods

Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients:
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 Greek Athinolia  Olive Oil
Juice from 2 small limes, about 1 tablespoon
Sea salt to taste
Fresh ground pepper to taste

Salad

Ingredients:
1/4 cup of Lavender Balsamic 
Fresh Basil
16 oz Fresh Mozzarella - sliced 
Local Tomatoes-sliced

Instructions:

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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