Grilled tomato Caprese salad
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Grilled tomato Caprese salad
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Sweet, grilled tomatoes are delicious in this Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella and basil dressing. Serve with crusty bread as an easy appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 500 g (+- 1lb) cherry tomato or vine tomato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the basil dressing
- ½ cup basil fresh leaves
- ½ garlic minced, clove
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the Caprese salad
- 150 g (+- 5oz) mozzarella Fior di latte or Buffalo Mozzarella
- ½ basil fresh leaves
Instructions
- Pre-heat an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan.
- Drizzle the olive oil and Balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the tomatoes until they start to burn and char. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in a dish while you make the dressing.
- To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor (you can use a hand-held blender too or just chop everything finely by hand) and blend until smooth.
- To assemble, tear the mozzarella and place on a large plate. Top with the grilled tomatoes, drizzling their resting juices over the cheese and tomatoes. Drizzle the basil dressing over the salad and add fresh basil leaves then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
169mg
(7%)
Potassium
315mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1875IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
29.5mg
(33%)
Calcium
855mg
(86%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1875IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 29.5mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 855mg | 86% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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