Caprese Salad with Soybean Walnut Pesto Vinaigrette

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The neutral flavor of soybean oil allows the fresh ingredients of Caprese Salad drizzled with pesto to shine. This simple 'n' easy dish is a crowd pleaser!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

Soybean Walnut Pesto:

  • 2 cups basil leaves, fresh, packed

  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

  • cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 6 tablespoons soybean oil (often labeled "vegetable oil")

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tablespoons Soybean Walnut Pesto (recipe follows)

  • 2 tablespoons soybean oil (often labeled "vegetable oil")

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes

  • 8 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

  • 4 Fresh basil leaves

  • 1 pinch Salt and ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Soybean Walnut Pesto: Pulse basil, walnuts, cheese, soybean oil, lemon juice and garlic in food processor until blended. Place in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.

  2. Caprese Salad: Combine 2 tablespoons Walnut Soybean Pesto, soybean oil and vinegar in small bowl.

  3. Slice tomatoes and cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices. Layer tomatoes and cheese on serving plate. Drizzle pesto vinaigrette. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves, salt and pepper.

Tips

Nutrition Per Serving: 180 Calories, 12g Protein, 6g Carbohydrate, 1g Fiber, 12g Fat, 4g Sat. Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 15mg Cholesterol, 290mg sodium

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