Hasselback Tomato Caprese Salad
4 servings
Active time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Description
Use the hasselback technique to upgrade plain caprese salad with this fun twist! Cutting partially into the whole tomato creates openings to layer in fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and a balsamic drizzle for tons of flavor in this unique vegetable side dish recipe.
Directions
- Place tomatoes cored-side down on a cutting board. Make 8 cuts down each tomato, slicing almost to the bottom (or core) but not all the way through. Carefully transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter. Fill each cut alternately with mozzarella and basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and balsamic glaze.
Tips
- Balsamic glaze is balsamic vinegar that's cooked until it's very thick.
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Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories146 cal
- Total Fat10.6 g
- Saturated Fat3.2 g
- Cholesterol0 mg
- Sodium283 mg
- Carbohydrate Total7.3 g
- Protein6.3 g
- Phosphorus129 mg
- Potassium317 mg
- Fiber1.5 g
- Calcium183 mg
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes, cored
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced into 16 pieces
- 16 fresh basil leaves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze