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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe
Heirloom tomato's are coming into season (as I'm writing this) - this is a wonderful dish for summertime picnics or a light weekend lunch. Also a great appetizer for the family.
| Prep time: 10 Minutes |
Italian
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| Servings: 4 |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 82g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 173 | |
| Calories from Fat 110 | 64% |
| Total Fat 12.57g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 7.38g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 352mg | 15% |
| Potassium 91mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 2.41g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.17g | 1% |
| Protein 12.69g | 20% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 3 medium red heirloom tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/2 inch think
- Balsamic wine vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Sea Salt and Pepper
Directions
- Slice the top and bottom off each tomato so that it can "stand" by itself. Slice each tomato lengthwise; you should get about 4 slices from each one. Place all slices on a large plater or plate 3 slices on an appetizer plate for individual portions.
- Salt and pepper your tomato slices. Layer one slice of cheese over each tomato slice and top with a whole basil leaf.
- Drizzle olive oil and vinegar on top. Enjoy!
