Goat Cheese and Cherry Caprese

Name: Goat Cheese and Cherry Caprese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. assorted heirloom tomatoes; 8 oz. fresh goat cheese; 1 c. fresh tart cherries, pitted and cut into halves; 1 c. packed fresh basil leaves, torn; 6 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp. Champagne vinegar; flaky sea salt

By Mario BataliPublished: May 19, 2017

Goat Cheese and Cherry Caprese - Labor Day Recipes

Mike Garten

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Jump to recipe

Mario Batali swaps out mozz for goat cheese and adds juicy cherries in this upgraded caprese.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. assorted heirloom tomatoes
8 oz. fresh goat cheese
1 cup fresh tart cherries, pitted and cut into halves
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar
flaky sea salt

Directions

1. Step 1Core and slice any large tomatoes, reserving juices. Cut cherry or grape tomatoes into halves, reserving juices. Arrange tomatoes on large serving platter.
2. Step 2Crumble goat cheese all over tomatoes, then top with cherries and basil. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar and any reserved juices; drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 260 cals, 9 g protein, 7 g carbs, 22 g fat (8 g sat), 2 g fiber, 480 mg sodium.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below