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Pesto, tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad

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  • Prep Time10 mins
  • Total Time10 mins
  • Makes6 Servings
Chatelaine Triple Tested

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 4 cups packed basil, about 2 small bunches

  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 1/3 cup canola oil

  • 4 mixed-colour, medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges

  • 250 g pkg buffalo or fresh mozzarella, roughly torn

Instructions

  • Drop garlic cloves through the spout of a food processor (or blender) while it's running. Add basil, pine nuts, parmesan, lemon juice and salt. Pulse until finely chopped. With motor running, gradually add oils through the spout. Transfer to a large bowl.

  • Add tomato wedges and mozzarella to pesto. Toss until combined. Serve immediately.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 437, Protein 12g, Carbohydrates 7g, Fat 42g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 250mg.

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