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Chopped Caprese Salad with Creamy Lemon Pesto Dressing

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Category: Salad
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1/4 cup purchased refrigerated pesto
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3 1/2 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce (1 small head)
1 1/3 cups fresh perlini (1/2-inch) mozzarella balls
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped orange bell pepper
1/2 cup halved red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese*
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

1. Whisk pesto, oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, pepper and salt in small bowl.

2. Gently toss all remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing; toss. Serve immediately.

TIP *Shave cheese with vegetable peeler.

4 (1 1/2-cup) servings



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