Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad

Ingredients

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• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
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• 1 (4 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
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• ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
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• 41 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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• 1 pound flank steak
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• salt and ground black pepper to taste
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• 1 (6.5 ounce) bag butter lettuce mix
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• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
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Instructions

1. 1
   Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl; toss to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate.
2. 2
   Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3
   Place steak in a large resealable bag; add 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and distribute the oil mixture over the steak.
4. 4
   When the grill is preheated, cook steak to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.
5. 5
   Divide lettuce onto 4 serving plates. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoons each balsamic vinegar and olive oil onto each lettuce portion. Divide steak and tomato mixture evenly between the salads.Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak.Allrecipes