Heritage Tomato Caprese Salad
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Servings
4
Fresh and summery, this salad is a great option to take along to a BBQ at a friend’s place or as a side to your protein on a hot summer night. It’s quick and easy to prepare, and the cherry bocconcini provide an added protein boost.
Nutritional Information
Per Serve
Carbohydrates
3.5 g
Energy
109 kcal
Fibre
1.2 g
Protein
5.2 g
Saturated fat
3.1 g
Sodium
98 mg
Total fat
8.1 g
Total sugars
2.9 g
Per 100g
Carbohydrates
2.0 g
Energy
60 kcal
Fibre
0.7 g
Protein
2.9 g
Saturated fat
1.7 g
Sodium
54 mg
Total fat
4.5 g
Total sugars
1.6 g
Ingredients
- 500 g mixed variety tomatoes (e.g., heritage and cherry varieties)
- 125 g cherry bocconcini (drained)
- 10-12 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Method
- Slice the heritage tomatoes into 0.5 cm rounds and arrange on the base of a serving dish.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves or thirds and place in the gaps between the larger slices.
- Drain the bocconcini and scatter over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil, top with basil leaves, and season with salt and pepper before serving.