Fresh Mozzarella Tomatoes with Anchovy
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and savory dish of Fresh Mozzarella Tomatoes with Anchovy. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and features juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes paired with creamy rounds of fresh mozzarella, all delicately layered and topped with salty, umami-rich anchovy fillets. A drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil ties everything together, while a sprinkle of sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and fragrant basil leaves add the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for summer gatherings or an elegant starter, this Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece is as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Serve it at room temperature to let the ingredients shine—simple, fresh, and utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 8 pieces anchovy fillets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Slice the fresh mozzarella into 8 even rounds and set aside.
Wash the tomatoes and slice them into 8 thick rounds, discarding the tops and bottoms.
On a serving platter, alternate layers of tomato slices and mozzarella rounds to create a beautiful arrangement.
Top each mozzarella-tomato pair with an anchovy fillet draped over the top.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly over the assembled dish.
Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste over the entire plate.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, placing one on top of each mozzarella-tomato-anchovy stack.
Serve immediately at room temperature for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.1 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 922 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
