Caprese with Olives on Garlic Toast Recipe

Name: Caprese with Olives on Garlic Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices crusty baguette, cut on a long angle; Extra-Virgin olive oil, for drizzling; Salt and pepper; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 3/4 ball fresh mozzarella cut in to 1/4-inch dice, see Cook's Note; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 10 kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
3
Transfer to the oven and bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
4
Remove from the oven and while still hot, rub the seasoned side of the toasts with the crushed clove of garlic.
5
Reserve the toasts while you make the Caprese with Olives.
6
In a bowl combine the diced mozzarella, tomatoes with the chopped basil and olives.
7
Drizzle with a generous amount of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8
Arrange a mound of the Caprese with Olives on top of each garlic toast.
9
Cook's Note: make easy work of dicing the cheese by placing the mozzarella in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes before dicing; the firmer the cheese, the easier it is to dice.

122

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices crusty baguette, cut on a long angle, Extra-Virgin olive oil, for drizzling, Salt and pepper, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Caprese with Olives on Garlic Toast falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caprese with Olives on Garlic Toast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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