Insalata Caprese

Total Time: 10mins

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe tomato
• 2 oz Mozzarella cheese (Buffalo Mozzarella ideally)
• 1 tbls Basil Pesto (I used this recipe) OR 1 fresh basil leaf per slice of tomato
• Balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dry basil flakes (optional)

Preparation:

• Wash and cut tomato into even slices.
• Slice mozzarella and layer as desired on top of each tomato slice.
• Add a dollop of basil pesto/a basil leaf on top of the mozzarella.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper and basil flakes.
• Drizzle balsamic vinegar all over.
• Eat!

Nutrition:

• Total calories ~ 350
• Protein ~ 15 g
• Fat ~ 25 g
• Carbs ~ 10 g
• Basil is a great source of Vit K and is known for it’s anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Mozzarella cheese, like any other cheese, is a good source of protein and calcium.

Note: Using a basil leaf in place of basil pesto reduces fat content by ~ 10 g and total calories by ~ 100

Buon appetito!

Recipe: Srividya Sriram