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Tomato Mozzarella and Arugula Tower

Juicy ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella slices stack into tall towers layered with peppery arugula. A bright basil olive oil and balsamic drizzle sinks into every bite, delivering fresh tangy richness.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Tomato Mozzarella and Arugula Tower
Total
11 min
Prep
11 min
Serves
2

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
277
Protein
12g
Carbs
9g
Fat
23g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
1g
Sodium
349mg

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes
  • 3 oz part skim mozzarella (sliced into 6 slices)
  • 2 cup arugula

Instructions

  1. In a small blender, combine basil, olive oil, balsamic, a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Slice the the top and bottom off of the tomato, discard.
  4. Cut the tomato into 3 equal slices and season with a pinch of salt keeping the tomato intact to assemble the same way it was cut.
  5. Place 3/4 cup of arugula on each plate.
  6. Create two towers by layering the tomato, mozzarella, arugula, until two towers have formed, one on each plate.
  7. Top tomatoes with the remaining arugula then top with fresh cracked pepper and drizzle with oil and vinegar.