Bruschetta Caprese with Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato
Bruschetta Caprese with Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato is a delightful summer appetizer featuring fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil atop grilled bread.
Equipment
- Grill Pan
- Brush
Ingredients
For the Topping
- 1 pound grape, pear or cherry tomatoes, cut into ¼ or ½
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch crushed red pepper (optional)
- ½ cup loose-packed, chopped or hand-torn fresh basil
For the Bruschetta
- 10-12 slices of even thickness Italian, ciabatta or sourdough
- Several cloves raw garlic, cut in half or smashed
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather and prep all ingredients according to specifications above.
- Combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, salt, black and crushed red pepper in a bowl and stir well. Let this mixture sit for 30-60 minutes at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, prepare the bruschetta bread. First, preheat the grill or grill pan until very hot and grill both sides of the bread slices until slightly charred.
- As the bread slices come off the grill, rub the surface of one side of the hot grilled bread with the cut side of a garlic clove. Next, brush it lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
- Fold the fresh basil into the tomato mixture and stir well. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Top the seasoned grilled bruschetta bread with a generous scoop of the tomato and mozzarella topping. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use any juicy, ripe tomatoes at room temperature. Mini fresh mozzarella pearls are recommended for convenience. For added flavor, a splash of balsamic vinegar can be included. Multiply the recipe if serving more people.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
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