Heart Shaped Caprese Salad Recipe
A visually stunning Heart Shaped Caprese Salad featuring layers of fresh vine tomatoes, bocconcini cheese, and basil, elegantly garnished with mini heart-shaped Provolone slices, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze for a perfect balance of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 vine tomatoes, thinly sliced into 11 slices
- 10 basil leaves or mint leaves
Cheeses
- 10 slices bocconcini cheese (200 grams)
- 2 slices Provolone cheese
Seasonings and Dressings
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
- 1 drizzle olive oil, to taste
- 1 drizzle balsamic glaze, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Wash and dry the vine tomatoes thoroughly. Cut each tomato into 5 to 6 thin slices. Set aside carefully to maintain their shape.
- Slice Bocconcini: Cut the bocconcini or fresh mozzarella into slices similar in thickness to the tomato slices for uniform layering.
- Arrange Main Layers: On a serving platter, alternately arrange the tomato and bocconcini slices ensuring they overlap and form a heart shape.
- Add Basil or Mint: Place the basil or mint leaves artistically on top of the layered tomato and cheese to enhance presentation and flavor.
- Create Mini Cheese Hearts: Stack the Provolone cheese slices, then use a small heart-shaped cutter to cut out 12 mini heart shapes from the cheese slices.
- Decorate with Mini Hearts: Arrange the mini Provolone hearts on top of the salad, distributing them evenly for visual appeal.
- Season and Dress: Sprinkle a pinch of salt evenly over the tomatoes and bocconcini. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the entire salad to add flavor and a glossy finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients and the beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe vine tomatoes for the best flavor and visual appeal.
- Bocconcini can be substituted with fresh mozzarella slices if unavailable.
- Mint leaves offer a unique twist but traditional basil works best for authentic Caprese flavor.
- Adjust salt and drizzle quantities according to personal taste preferences.
- For a vegetarian diet, ensure the balsamic glaze is free from animal-derived additives.
Keywords: Caprese salad, Heart shaped salad, Tomato and mozzarella, Bocconcini cheese, Italian salad, Basil, Provolone hearts, Balsamic glaze, Olive oil drizzle
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