Kidspot Kitchen

Kidspot Kitchen

Tomato, mozzarella and basil stacks

Tomato, mozzarella and basil stacks recipe

Thickly slice tomatoes and bocconcini. Make stacks using a slice of tomato, one or two slices of bocconcini, another slice of tomato, more bocconci

Serving Size:

2 as main, 4 as entree

Category:

Italian, Salads, Vegetarian, Easy recipes

Special Info:

Egg free, Gluten free, Nut free

Ingredients:

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes
  • 210g tub bocconcini
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Method:

Thickly slice tomatoes and bocconcini. Make stacks using a slice of tomato, one or two slices of bocconcini, another slice of tomato, more bocconcini and finish with a slice of tomato. Arrange stacks on individual plates or a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Serve with barbecued meat or slices of ham, chicken or turkey.

Notes

  • We had this wonderfully colourful salad with the Ham frittata.
  • I tried 3 delicatessens in a hunt for buffalo mozzarella – to get the lovely big thick slices – but gave up and settled for the smaller bocconcini.