Shiso and Mozzarella Caprese
A Caprese salad swapping basil for fragrant shiso leaves with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.

Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 8 leaves Fresh shiso leaves
- 6 oz Fresh mozzarella
- 2 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic glaze(optional)
- 1/2 tsp Flaky sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice the fresh mozzarella and tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- 2
Rinse the shiso leaves and pat dry, then tear or slice the larger ones in half.
- 3
Arrange the shiso leaves, mozzarella, and tomatoes in alternating layers on a serving plate.
- 4
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze if using.
- 5
Season with flaky sea salt and black pepper, then serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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