Caprese Salad + Kale Pesto

Caprese Salad + Kale Pesto

Caprese Salad + Kale Pesto

This was my first time making kale pesto. It will not be my last. In fact, I think I might be a life long convert. I can hardly imagine going back to plain old basil pesto ever again. The earthly flavor of the kale takes this herby spread to a whole new level. It’s like pesto and a zesty kale salad all rolled into one. Oh, and guess what? I mixed things up a bit by leaving out the parmesan and switching the pine nuts for almonds. I know…we’re getting crazy over here. But it worked. It worked perfectly. I didn’t miss the parmesan at all and the almonds gave it a more nutty than piney flavor- if that makes any sense. Anyway, kale pesto is where it’s at from now on as far as I am concerned. Good thing because I went all out and made a huge double batch, most of which is now occupying one corner of our freezer. Kale pesto for life!

Caprese Salad + Kale Pesto

There are a million things I could have eaten this amazing kale pesto with. It would be wonderful as a sandwich spread or pizza topping, drizzled over hot noodles, slathered on grilled chicken or fish, combined with rice and stuffed inside a red pepper…the possibilities go on and on. In the end I decided to keep it simple though and combined the pesto with some juicy ripe heirloom tomatoes and tiny little balls of fresh mozzarella atop a salad of mixed greens. Perfect, easy, summer in a bowl.

Caprese Salad + Kale Pesto

Caprese Salad + Kale Pesto

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2 Comments

  • This was so good. I’ll be making a batch of that pesto again soon.

  • Yes indeed, this was delicious! Fabulous combination of ingredients with immense flexibility.

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