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Caprese Pesto Salad with Brisling Sardines

A Mediterranean classic meets the Norwegian fjords. Lush, ripe tomatoes, soft mozzarella cheese, your KO favorites, and tangy pesto sauce!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 can King Oscar Brisling Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, drained
  • 1 lb of assorted ripe tomatoes (your favorite varieties)
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (in large balls)
  • 6-8 large basil leaves
  • 5 oz prepared pesto (approximately)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

PREP TIME:

10 min

SERVES:

2-4

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO...

  1. Core tomatoes and slice across the equator into thick slices. Slice mozzarella balls in 1/4”-thick rounds.
  2. Alternate tomato and cheese slices decoratively on serving platter. Insert basil leaves between tomatoes and cheese, or chop and sprinkle over.
  3. Gently place sardines as appropriate on platter.
  4. Lightly drizzle with pesto and olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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