Caprese Salad With Basil & Tarragon Chimichurri
ACTIVE: 15 min TOTAL: 20 min
This is a caprese salad like you’ve never had before! Chimichurri with lime zest and juice, capers, serrano pepper and tarragon add new flavors to the classic ingredients of ripe tomatoes, basil and creamy mozzarella. Ripe green tomatoes offer a striking green hue, but any fresh ripe tomato will work well.
¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped1 teaspoon grated lime zest1 tablespoon lime juice1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 clove garlic, grated½ teaspoon salt¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided2 tablespoons capers, patted dry, divided4 large ripe green heirloom tomatoes, cored and sliced ½-inch thick8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced ½-inch thick
1. Stir together basil, tarragon, lime zest,…
