Strawberries and Mozzarella with Mint Pesto Drizzle
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Recipe Source
The North Carolina Strawberry Project, a partnership of North Carolina State and Johnson & Wales Universities
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries, sliced
- 1 oz sugar
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 oz mint leaves
- 1⁄4 cup almonds, sliced
- 1⁄4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1⁄2-inch slices
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided
- Mint leaves for garnish
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the strawberries and sugar. Cover and set aside.
- To create the Mint Pesto Drizzle, combine the olive oil, mint leaves, almonds, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor. Process until well combined. Set aside.
- Divide mozzarella into 6 equal portions. Place 1 portion of mozzarella slices (overlapping) on each of 6 serving plates. Spoon 1⁄2 cup of the sugared strawberries on each plate around and over the cheese. Spoon 1⁄2 teaspoon of the balsamic vinegar and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the Mint Pesto Drizzle over the cheese and strawberries on each plate.
- Garnish with mint leaves. Serve.
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