A caprese salad with a twist!
The cilantro pesto pairs nicely with the tomato, basil and fresh bocconcini.

Don't like cilantro?
Skip the cilantro and use Herbes de Provence rather the Picual EVOO.

Prep Time10 mins
Cilantro Pesto
 1 large bunch of fresh cilantro, stemmed, washed and dried
 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
 4 green onions, white portion only chopped
 ½ jalapeno pepper - seeded, ribs discarded, chopped
  cup "Olive the Best" Ultra Premium Picual EVOO
 1 tbsp juice from 2 small limes
 sea salt
 pepper
Salad Ingredients
 ¼ cup "Olive the Best" Lavender Dark Balsamic
 fresh basil
 16 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
 ½ lb fresh tomatoes, sliced
1

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.

2

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

Ingredients

Cilantro Pesto
 1 large bunch of fresh cilantro, stemmed, washed and dried
 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
 4 green onions, white portion only chopped
 ½ jalapeno pepper - seeded, ribs discarded, chopped
  cup "Olive the Best" Ultra Premium Picual EVOO
 1 tbsp juice from 2 small limes
 sea salt
 pepper
Salad Ingredients
 ¼ cup "Olive the Best" Lavender Dark Balsamic
 fresh basil
 16 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
 ½ lb fresh tomatoes, sliced
Caprese Salad with Cilantro Pesto and Lavender Balsamic