Description
A classic Italian starter featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g ripe tomatoes (about 4 medium)
- 250 g fresh mozzarella (8.8 oz)
- 20 g fresh basil (about 1 packed cup of leaves)
- 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)
- 30 ml aged balsamic or balsamic glaze (2 tbsp) – optional
- Kosher salt – to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Choose and prep the tomatoes: Wash and dry them, then slice each tomato into 6–8 mm rounds.
- Slice the mozzarella: Drain and pat dry, then slice into rounds of similar thickness to the tomatoes.
- Arrange the layers: Alternate tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter and tuck whole basil leaves between.
- Season and dress: Sprinkle salt and pepper, then drizzle olive oil and balsamic (if using).
- Rest for 3–5 minutes to let flavors meld and serve immediately.
Notes
For best texture, serve immediately after assembly. Store leftovers separately to maintain quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg