Ponzu Caprese Salad
Italian caprese with tomato, mozzarella, and basil dressed in bright ponzu citrus sauce.
Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp Ponzu sauce
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Balsamic glaze(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- 2
Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate, alternating and overlapping them with fresh basil leaves tucked between.
- 3
Whisk together the ponzu sauce and olive oil in a small bowl.
- 4
Drizzle the ponzu dressing over the salad, then finish with black pepper and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze if using. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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