Sesame Caprese Salad
Tomato, mozzarella, and basil dressed with sesame oil and rice vinegar instead of balsamic.

Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 medium Roma tomatoes
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella
- 12 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- 2
Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices alternately on a platter, tucking basil leaves between them.
- 3
Whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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