Description
This Hasselback Caprese Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian favorite, featuring Roma tomatoes sliced Hasselback-style and filled with fresh mozzarella and basil. Drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil, this no-cook dish is elegant, healthy, and perfect for summer gatherings, parties, or as a vibrant Italian side salad.
Ingredients
5 Roma tomatoes
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
1 oz fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place each Roma tomato flat side down on a cutting board.
- Make thin horizontal slices about 90% of the way through each tomato, keeping the base intact.
- Slice mozzarella into thin pieces.
- Wrap each mozzarella slice with a basil leaf.
- Insert one wrapped slice into each cut of the tomato.
- Arrange the prepared tomatoes on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use heirloom tomatoes for extra color and visual appeal.
- Swap mozzarella with burrata for a creamier version.
- Top with avocado slices or toasted pine nuts for extra richness.
- Drizzle with pesto instead of balsamic glaze for a flavor twist.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored up to 1 day in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tomato with filling
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
