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Low-Carb Tomato Mozzarella Appetizer (Easy Caprese Style)

Low-Carb Tomato Mozzarella Appetizer (Easy Caprese Style)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large ripe tomato
  • 100 g fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1-2 tsp balsamic glaze
  • 1 tsp olive oil optional
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of black pepper

Method
 

Slice the tomato
  1. Slice the tomato into ¼ inch (5–6 mm) slices. If the tomato is very juicy, gently blot slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Slice the mozzarella
  1. Slice the mozzarella into similar thickness slices so it layers nicely with the tomatoes.
Assemble the appetizer
  1. Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices slightly overlapping on a plate.
Add basil
  1. Stack basil leaves, roll them together, and slice into thin strips (this technique is called chiffonade). Sprinkle over the top.
Finish the dish
  1. Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze and optionally a little olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 9g

    Notes

    Important Tips

    Remove excess tomato moisture

    Tomatoes release juice after slicing. To keep the dish from becoming watery:
    • sprinkle sliced tomatoes with a tiny pinch of salt
    • let them sit for 2 minutes
    • gently blot with a paper towel
    This concentrates flavor and removes excess liquid.

    How to remove excess water from mozzarella

    Fresh mozzarella often sits in liquid. Too much moisture can make the dish watery.
    Best methods:
    • remove mozzarella from liquid 10 minutes before slicing
    • pat it dry with paper towels
    • or place slices on paper towel for 3–5 minutes
    This improves texture and presentation.

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