Basil and summer pretty much go hand in hand and since I grow my own you guys know I have a TON right now. This classic platter is just so timeless and delicious but with the lil spin I put on it you will enjoy it like its a new dish! Adding buttery pine nuts gives the platter a welcoming crunch and fresh chopped chives give a subtle onion-y flavor that I always crave in any salad. I love enjoying these last few weeks of Summer where my herbs are plentiful and tomatoes taste like heaven! Pretty soon well be drinking pumpkin everything and wearing scarves lol!
lil carb Tomato Basil Platter- Serves 4-6
lil carb Tomato Basil Platter- Serves 4-6
3 tomatoes, sliced
3 Tbsp fresh chopped chives
1- 8oz ball of fresh mozzarella, sliced
About 1 cup of basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar or Glaze, about 3 Tbsp (use as much or as little as you prefer)
Salt and pepper
On a oval or round platter layer the tomato and whole basil leaves around the platter.
Slice the mozzarella then cut it in halves or quarters and pile in the center of your platter.
Slice the mozzarella then cut it in halves or quarters and pile in the center of your platter.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil and top with chopped chives and toasted pine nuts.
--At this point you can prepare this platter ahead of time and cover it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it until you are ready to serve.
--At this point you can prepare this platter ahead of time and cover it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it until you are ready to serve.
Right before serving drizzle with balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!
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| Alternative way to arrange this platter! |
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