A delicious cross between bruschetta and a Caprese salad.
Origin: Colavita Test Kitchen
Ingredients:
1 pint cherry tomatoes cut into halves 1 cup fresh small mozzarella balls 1 cup fresh croutons, preferably made with Italian bread 1/2 cup fresh small basil leaves (if you can't find small enough leaves, cut large ones in half or into strips) 1/3 - 1/2 cup COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons COLAVITA Balsamic Vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, croutons and basil leaves in a bowl. Mix together the olive oil and balsamic; pour over the salad, toss gently to mix. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 4 - 6 servings. Per Serving: 198 Calories (76.% from fat); 17g Fat (5g Sat, 10g Mono, 1g Poly); 5g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 17mg Cholesterol; 296mg Sodium. Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 Fat.
