Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad with Grilled Bread

10g protein · 10 min · 215 kcal

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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad with Grilled Bread

Use fresh, ripe heirloom tomatoes, good-quality extra-virgin olive oil and aged balsamic if possible. While classic caprese salads use beefsteak tomatoes, I like to step it up a notch and use juicy, heirloom tomatoes.

10 min4 servings215 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • 10 leaves fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Slices of grilled French bread (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into ¼”-thick slices. Arrange the mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves on a large platter.

  2. 2

    Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top. Season with salt to taste. Serve at room temperature.

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