Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto Tartare Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 Italian tomatoes, diced
• ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped pitted black olives
• ball (8 oz/250 g) mozzarella cheese, cut in slices
• 6 fresh basil leaves

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup (125 ml) fresh basil leaves
• ¼ cup (60 ml) walnuts
• Seasoning to taste

1. In a blender, blend all ingredients to make the pesto.
2. In a bowl, combine tomatoes and olives with half the pesto mixture.
3. Using a 3-inch (8 cm) round cookie cutter, arrange tomato tartare on plates. Cover with mozzarella, garnish with remaining pesto and basil leaves.