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Essence of Summer Caprese Salad

So easy to prepare, this Essence of Summer Caprese Salad makes a gorgeous presentation. It's delicious served on it's own, but also makes a wonderful side for grilled entrees.
Course Side
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 197 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • For the pine nuts:
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • For the salad
  • 2 cups small tomatoes in different sizes colors and shapes halved
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 pounds mixed medium and large tomatoes cut into ¼-inch slices and/or wedges
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella at room temperature torn into pieces
  • small fresh basil leaves see notes above if using larger leaf basil
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • flaky sea salt I like Maldon
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. For pine nuts, heat oil over medium heat in a small sauté pan. Add pine nuts and kosher salt and toast for 2-3 minutes, or until starting to turn golden. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Toss small tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Set aside
  3. Arrange large tomato slices on a platter, slightly overlapping in a random pattern. Season with flaky sea salt.
  4. Arrange mozzarella over tomatoes; lightly season mozzarella with more salt.
  5. Spoon cherry tomatoes over salad and drizzle generously with olive oil. Season with more freshly ground pepper.
  6. Let stand 30 minutes to let flavors meld and release juices from tomatoes and mozzarella. Top salad with fresh basil leaves or basil chiffonade (see notes above) and pine nuts. Serve with warm, crusty bread or as a side to grilled entrees.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts
Essence of Summer Caprese Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 500mg14%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1630IU33%
Vitamin C 32mg39%
Calcium 116mg12%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.