Mushroom Caprese: A Delicious Twist on Classic Flavor!
Mushroom Caprese is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring fresh mushrooms, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the sliced mushrooms on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the mushrooms for 15 minutes until tender.
- On a serving platter, layer the sliced mozzarella, baked mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes.
- Top with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese.
- Feel free to add avocado or arugula for extra flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg