What does Caprese mean?

In Italian, Caprese salad is insalata Caprese, which means "salad of Capri," an island in Italy. Typically, Caprese salads are made with sliced tomato and mozzarella, fresh basil, salt and pepper, and olive oil. This baked Caprese was created in the same style as insalata Caprese, with a fun remix.

What is so special about heirloom tomatoes?

Don't let the funny shape throw you off! Heirloom tomato seeds are passed down from farmer to farmer, season to season. Cultivated for their beautiful colors, juiciness, and texture, heirloom tomatoes put the flavorless monocropped grocery store tomatoes to shame. The best place to purchase heirloom tomatoes is at the farmer's market, where you can meet the person who harvests them.

What do you serve with Caprese?

Serve this Baked Heirloom Caprese Salad alongside a keto charcuterie board as a fun appetizer, or with Crispy Lemon Feta Chicken Wings for a Mediterranean-inspired meal. This also pairs well with Pepperoni Caprese Pasta Salad as a light lunch, or Greek Chicken Meatballs .

Baked Heirloom Caprese Salad - Peace Love and Low Carb

Name: Baked Heirloom Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (I get my bacon here); 3 tablespoons reserved bacon fat drippings; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil (I use this brand) code kyndraholley for $5 off; 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼ inch thick slices; 15 fresh basil leaves; Sea salt and black pepper

Description

This Baked Heirloom Caprese Salad adds a little color and a whole lot of classic Italian flavors to your meal. Beautiful roasted heirloom tomatoes and garlic, perfectly crispy bacon, plus fresh mozzarella and basil, drizzled with warm bacon vinaigrette. This quick and easy baked Caprese salad makes the perfect low carb appetizer and can be ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (I get my bacon here)
3 tablespoons reserved bacon fat drippings
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil (I use this brand) code kyndraholley for $5 off
2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
12 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
15 fresh basil leaves
Sea salt and black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the bacon fat, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Whisk together with a fork.
Line the tomato slices in a single layer across the parchment paper and top with the garlic and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Add the fresh mozzarella slices and crumbled bacon over the top, drizzle over the bacon vinaigrette. Sprinkle over a little salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

net carbs per serving: 5g
Prep notes: slice the tomatoes to a uniform thickness (about 1/2 inch thick) so that they bake evenly.
Change up the cheese: switch up the flavors and textures by swapping mozzarella with fresh burrata cheese. It is also amazing with shaved Parmesan, crumbled feta, or even goat cheese. Smoked mozzarella is also an excellent choice. Can you tell that I really love cheese?
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. I like to add the leftovers to a salad, on top of salmon, on a sandwich, or even as toppings for Pizza Eggs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Salad Recipes
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
Calories: 326
Fat: 25.4g
Carbohydrates: 6.6g
Fiber: 1.6g
Protein: 14.8g

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