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Marinated Mozzarella with Heirloom Tomatoes
Basil Marinated Mozzarella with summer tomatoes ~ the ultimate healthy summer salad!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 6 medium to large heirloom tomatoes
marinated mozzarella
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls 'ciliegine' or cherry sized (these come packed in liquid, find them with the regular mozzarella cheese in your supermarket)
- 2 ounces fresh basil
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Drain the liquid from the mozzarella and fit the little balls into a clean jar.
- Put the basil, oil, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor and process until it forms a loose puree. Salt to taste, and add more olive oil if it is too thick.
- Pour the basil sauce over the mozzarella in the jar to cover. Make sure all the cheese is coated with the sauce. Refrigerate until needed, I like to do this at least a few hours ahead of time. Will keep a 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- To serve, slice the tomatoes and arrange on a platter, or on individual plates. Add the mozzarella and spoon a little of the basil marinade over them. You can also drizzle the marinade over the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Make basil marinated feta cheese ~ carefully cut the feta in large chunks, or leave it whole.
- Make it with store bought pesto ~ if you go this route, make sure to pick up good quality fresh pesto in the refrigerated section.
Nutrition Information
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
244mg
(10%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1779IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
220mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1779IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.