5.0 from 3 votes
Tomato Mozzarella and Arugula Tower
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 2766 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 3 oz Part Skim Mozzarella (sliced into 6 slices)
- 2 cups arugula
Instructions
- In a small blender, combine basil, olive oil, balsamic, a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- Slice the the top and bottom off of the tomato, discard.
- Cut the tomato into 3 equal slices and season with a pinch of salt keeping the tomato intact to assemble the same way it was cut.
- Place 3/4 cup of arugula on each plate.
- Create two towers by layering the tomato, mozzarella, arugula, until two towers have formed, one on each plate.
- Top tomatoes with the remaining arugula then top with fresh cracked pepper and drizzle with oil and vinegar.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1tomato
Calories
276.6kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9.2g
(3%)
Protein
12.2g
(24%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Sodium
349.2mg
(15%)
Fiber
1.9g
(8%)
Sugar
1.4g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2766
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tomato | |
| Calories | 276.6kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.2g | 3% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 24% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Sodium | 349.2mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1.4g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.