Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad with Grilled Bread
Use fresh, ripe heirloom tomatoes, good-quality extra-virgin olive oil and aged balsamic if possible. While classic caprese salads use beefsteak tomatoes, I like to step it up a notch and use juicy, heirloom tomatoes.
Servings 4
Calories 215kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 10 leaves fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt to taste
- Slices of grilled French bread for serving
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into ¼”-thick slices. Arrange the mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves on a large platter.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top. Season with salt to taste. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1048IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg