Name: Hasselback Tomato Caprese Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, cored; 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced into 16 pieces; 16 fresh basil leaves; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (see Tip)

Hasselback Tomato Caprese Salad

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Use the Hasselback technique to change up your caprese salad with this fun twist! Cutting partially into the whole tomato creates openings to layer in fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and a balsamic drizzle for tons of flavor in this unique vegetable side dish recipe.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, cored
3 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced into 16 pieces
16 fresh basil leaves
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (see Tip)

Directions

Place tomatoes cored-side down on a cutting board. Make 8 cuts down each tomato, slicing almost to the bottom (or core) but not all the way through. Carefully transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter. Fill each cut alternately with mozzarella and basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and balsamic glaze.

Tips

Tip: Balsamic glaze is balsamic vinegar that's cooked until it's very thick. Look for it with other vinegars in well-stocked supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

146	Calories
11g	Fat
7g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 146
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 6g	13%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Vitamin A 1233IU	25%
Vitamin C 17mg	19%
Folate 22mcg	5%
Sodium 283mg	12%
Calcium 183mg	14%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 20mg	5%
Potassium 317mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.