Colourful Caprese Salad
Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil Leaves
4
Serves
5 mins
Prep Time
Cook Time
Recipe author
The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust
If you need a side dish to serve with a Mediterranean-style grilled lamb or other entrée, then this quick version of a Caprese salad would work well.
Add a touch of colour to your table with this Caprese salad. The classic combination of tomato, mozzarella and basil can't be beaten and this salad will complement any summer meal.
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Ingredients
4 handfuls of cherry tomatoes
halved
125g boccocini
cut each ball in half
a handful basil leaves
small leaves can stay whole, roughly chop the larger
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
A pinch of black pepper
A drizzle of balsamic vinegar
Method
To Make Salad
1
Mix halved tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl.
2
Drizzle with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and season with cracked pepper.
3
Scatter torn basil leaves over the tomatoes.
4
Serve as an entrée on crostini or as a salad at lunch or dinner alongside your favourite beef or lamb.
5
Note: For best flavour store tomatoes at room temperature and remove cheese from the fridge to serve at room temperature also.
Nutrition Information per Serving (159g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 4 serves.
Energy
672kJ (161 kcal)
Protein
7.5g
Total Fat
11.6g
Saturated Fat
5.0g
Carbs
5.2g
Dietary Fibre
2.2g
Sodium
114mg
Iron
1.7mg
Zinc
1.4mg
Vitamin B12
0.3µg
