Smoked Mozzarella Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces (1 ball) smoked mozzarella, thickly sliced
  • 2 medium ripe beefsteak tomatoes (or 4-6 on the vine), thickly sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • high-quality extra virgin olive oil
  • smoked sea salt
  • crusty Italian bread, for serving


Directions:

Prep Time: 15 mins |  Ready In: 5 mins  |  Servings: 4

  1. Remove largest basil leaves at the base of the stem.
  2. Rinse basil leaves and gently pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Arrange ingredients on a serving platter in the following order: 1 slice smoked mozzarella, 1-2 basil leaves and 1-2 slice tomato (depending on size).
  4. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  5. Drizzle generously with extra-virgin olive oil.
  6. Sprinkle with smoked sea salt and serve at room temperature with crusty Italian bread.

Nutrition Information:

250 Calories | 18g Total Fat | 8g Saturated Fat |  45mg Cholesterol | 620mg Sodium | 75mg Potassium | 8g Carbohydrate | 0g Dietary Fiber | Less than 1g Sugar | 14g Protein

Recipe Source: Yummly/Food Republic