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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