Strawberry  Caprese Salad

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Serves: 4

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Recipe courtesy of Charlie Ma vie FB 9.4.26

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A fresh Summery Starter, ideal for entertaining, looks cool and delicious and is a little different.

 

 

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For the cream of mozza:

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300g of mozzarella

300g yogurt

A handful of basil

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3 tablespoons of olive oil

2 tablespoons of honey

Salt and pepper

The zest of a yellow lemon

 

For the Vegetables :

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450g cherry tomatoes (quarter cut)

450g of strawberries cut into pieces

One red onion finely chopped

Juice of one lime

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For the Garnish:

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Handful chopped parsley

One cup of breadcrumbs 

4  tablespoons  of olive oil

3 small garlic cloves

1 tablespoon sweet paprika

Salt and pepper

 

Garnish with basil leaves

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Method

 

1. To make the toasted garnish, mix breadcrumbs with oil, parsley, garlic, a little paprika and salt. Sauté mix in a pan for 7-8 min, stirring constantly until crunchy and golden - set aside. 
    

2. Mix together the mozzarella, yogurt, basil, olive oil, honey, seasoning and lemon zest and whizz in a food processor.
    

3. Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters, cut the strawberries into pieces, and finely chop the red onion and mix with the juice of one lime.
    

4. To Assemble: Spread the cream onto a dish, top with the vegetables and fruit and finally with the crunchy herb topping.
    

5. To be enjoyed with crackers, either to share as an aperitif, or for a small colorful starter that is bound to impress your guests.