Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil Salad

whierd
whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
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Here is a a traditional Italian dish that I find to be absolutely amazing. The key to this dish is using the freshest ingredients possible.

1 Tomato, washed and sliced
1/2 ball of Bel Gioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
2 fresh basil leaves
1/2 TSP extra virgin olive oil
Sprinkle of salt, pepper, and paprika

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Calories: 353
Carbs: 9
Fat: 24
Protein: 21
Fiber: 1

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  • Racquel1
    Racquel1 Posts: 93 Member
    My favourite! Yummy :)
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    I make this using cherry or grape tomatoes. I keep one of those live basil plants that you can get in most supermarkets. I also add balsamic vinegar as well as the oil.

    I recently saw a picture someone posted elsewhere of a similar appetizer - one cherry tomato, one piece of mozzarella and one basil leaf on a toothpick. I made those for a recent family gathering and used the vinegar as a dip.

    Now I have an urge for some ...
  • carryingon
    carryingon Posts: 609 Member
    yummy
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I love caprese salads, but I have never used paprika in them. I'll have to try that.
  • AleshaRae82
    AleshaRae82 Posts: 31 Member
    All time fav's! But I only eat in once in a while now because I will devour the entire ball of mozzarella. Still working on that thing called 'self control'.
    Great pic's thanks for sharing!
  • dirtnap63
    dirtnap63 Posts: 1,387 Member
    I have been lucky enough to eat this on the Isle of Capri, for which the dish is named. And there is nothing in the world like the ripe San Marzano tomatoes and fresh real mozzarella di bufalo, which is only made in this region.
    I could eat that cheese by the bucketful.
  • Micahroni84
    Micahroni84 Posts: 452 Member
    I love this salad but i usually add a little balsalmic vinegar.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    You just made me drool.
  • MyViolet
    MyViolet Posts: 73 Member
    YUM!
  • ZombieBubbles
    ZombieBubbles Posts: 110 Member
    I've been wanting something like this. Thanks for the post
  • iveyroze3
    iveyroze3 Posts: 89
    absolutely love this also Makes me want some now.Yummo

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