There's nothing like a summer tomato. Here, they're layered with mozzarella and warmed on the grill. This vertical Caprese salad is all ooey gooey goodness. Served with a simple basil sauce, this salad is summer on a fork.
Makes
4 tomatoes
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Ingredients
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COAT:
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Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.
Purée basil, ⅓ cup oil, vinegar, and Parmesan in a food processor; season with salt and pepper.
Coat tomato slices with remaining oil (about 3 Tbsp.) and season with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, covered, 1 minute, then flip (do not flip the tops). Arrange cheese on flipped tomato slices and grill until it begins to melt, 1–2 more minutes. Assemble stacks with 2 cheese-topped slices and 1 top; serve with basil sauce.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per tomato
Calories: 301
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 36%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 363mg 15%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 9g 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 13g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
