This evolved version of the classic caprese adds depth of flavor with smoked mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes in oil. The smoky aromas and concentration of dried tomato create a more intense and complex experience than traditional caprese, without losing its characteristic simplicity.
Italian
Caprese salad with smoked mozzarella and dried tomato
Caprese evolved with smoked mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, fresh basil and balsamic reduction. Intense and Italian flavors.
- Italy
- Salad
- Light
- Low sugar
- easy
- lactosa
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 320 kcal
- Protein 16 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 10 g
- Fat 24 g
- Sodium 480 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Caprese salad with smoked mozzarella and sundried tomato is a preparation from Italy with easy difficulty. Reserve for about 15 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 2 balls of smoked mozzarella.
- Have ready: 200 g of dried tomatoes in oil.
- Have ready: 300 g of assorted fresh tomatoes.
- Have ready: Plenty of fresh basil.
- Have ready: Balsamic reduction.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cut the mozzarella into thick slices
Cut the mozzarella into thick slices. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Slice the fresh tomatoes
Slice the fresh tomatoes. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Drain sun-dried tomatoes from oil; cut them if they are big
Drain sun-dried tomatoes from oil; cut them if they are large. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Arrange alternating mozzarella
Arrange alternating mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and dried tomatoes. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Distribute the fresh basil leaves
Scatter the fresh basil leaves. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add the balsamic reduction
Add the balsamic reduction, flaked salt and pepper. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Chef's tips
- Draining the ingredients well prevents the dish from becoming watery or greasy.
- Reserve a splash of extra virgin olive oil for plating: it concentrates aroma without cooking it.
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