Heart Shaped Caprese Salad by @themodernnonna

15 min
Easy

2 servings

🍅

280 g

Vine Tomatoes

🧀

200 g

Bocconcini Cheese

🌿

10

Basil Leaves

🧀

28 g

Provolone Cheese

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

🫒

5 ml

Olive Oil

🍶

5 ml

Balsamic Glaze

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Wash and dry the 2 vine tomatoes and 10 basil leaves thoroughly.

    vine tomatoes
    basil leaves
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/9

    Slice the 2 vine tomatoes into 11 thin, even rounds using a sharp knife.

    vine tomatoes
    🔪sharp knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/9

    Slice the bocconcini cheese into 10 thin rounds if it is not already sliced.

    bocconcini cheese
    🔪sharp knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/9

    Cut the 2 Provolone cheese slices into small hearts using a small heart-shaped cutter.

    🧀Provolone cheese
    🩷small heart-shaped cutter
    🪵cutting board

  5. Step 5/9

    Arrange the tomato slices in a large heart shape on the serving plate, slightly overlapping the slices.

    vine tomatoes
    🍽️serving plate

  6. Step 6/9

    Layer the 10 bocconcini slices over the tomatoes, alternating tomato and cheese where possible.

    bocconcini cheese
    🍽️serving plate

  7. Step 7/9

    Tuck the 10 basil leaves between the tomato and bocconcini slices, then place the Provolone hearts on top.

    basil leaves
    🧀Provolone cheese
    🍽️serving plate

  8. Step 8/9

    Season the heart-shaped salad with 1 pinch of salt and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil.

    salt
    extra-virgin olive oil
    🥄measuring spoon
    🍽️serving plate

  9. Step 9/9

    Drizzle 1 teaspoon of balsamic glaze over the salad and serve immediately.

    balsamic glaze
    🥄measuring spoon
    🍽️serving plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Dairy, Herbs, Seasonings, Condiments

Ingredients

Vine tomatoes, Bocconcini cheese, Basil leaves, Provolone cheese, Salt, Olive oil, Balsamic glaze

Allergens

Milk, Sulfites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate, Ketogenic

Calories

230 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 14g, Fat: 16g, Saturated fat: 8g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 330mg, Sodium: 390mg, Potassium: 310mg, Phosphorus: 280mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 190µg, Vitamin C: 17mg, Vitamin K: 14µg, Vitamin B12: 0.6µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

sharp knife, cutting board, serving plate, small heart-shaped cutter, measuring spoon

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Starter, Side Dish

Occasions

Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, Date Night, Romantic Dinner, Summer, Dinner Party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@themodernnonna

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Juicy, Tender, Silky

Flavors

Fresh, Tangy, Sweet, Savory, Herbal, Rich

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 24 hours (Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Add basil and balsamic glaze just before serving when possible), freezer : 0 min (Freezing is not recommended because fresh tomatoes and mozzarella become watery)