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Tomato and mozzarella salad

This classic Italian recipe is even better when you marinate the cheese! It's very easy to do and makes a great impression.
Servings: 2 people
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time15 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil - extra virgin
  • 1/2 lemon - zest
  • 1 mozzarella
  • 2 plum tomatoes
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 20 g parmesan
  • salad leaves

Instructions

  • Zest the lemon. Peel and chop the garlic and mix into the oil along with the lemon zest. 
  • Slice the cheese, spread out on a plate and pour over the dressing. Chop the basil and scatter over the top, along with a pinch of sea salt. Leave to marinate for at least half an hour before serving. Ideally, give it at least a couple of hours (it can wait all afternoon in the fridge).
  • When you are ready to serve, slice the tomatoes. 
  • Assemble the salad. Layer rocket, the tomatoes and then the mozzarella. Top with the parmesan cheese. Pour the marinade over the top. Season. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

  • You can vary this tomato mozzarella salad recipe to taste. The quantities are just a rough guide, so make it your way.
  • Use the best ingredients you can get. Insalata caprese is a simple dish that relies on quality. Fresh summer tomatoes should be full of flavour. 
  • Add pesto to the dressing, or marinate the mozzarella in my pesto dressing. 
  • Capers are great for adding an extra burst of flavour. 
  • Add cucumber. Take off the skin and then use the peeler to cut long strips. Leave the seeds out. 
  •  Toast some pine nuts to add a little crunch to your tomato and mozzarella salad.
Nutritional Information 
  • This recipe is 7 Weight Watchers Smart Points per portion 
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1474IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg