Hasselback Tomato Caprese

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 10 Basil, large leaves
  • 4 Roma tomatoes

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 pinch Salt and freshly ground pepper, Coarse

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 1 Pre-sliced log fresh mozzarella cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 Roma tomatoes
• 1 pre-sliced log fresh mozzarella cheese
• 10 large basil leaves, torn in half
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

• 1 Thinly slice each tomato, being careful not to cut through the bottom.
• 2 Cut each mozzarella slice in half, creating half moons.
• 3 Layer a piece of basil on top of each mozzarella slice and wedge it between each tomato slice.
• 4 In the meantime, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil and cook until thick, 4 minutes.
• 5 Drizzle the vinegar and oil over the tomatoes and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• 6 Serve immediately.

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