Artichoke Caprese Platter

Name: Artichoke Caprese Platter
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 plum tomatoes, sliced; 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves; Coarsely ground pepper, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 12 servings.

I dressed up the classic Italian trio of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with marinated artichokes. It looks so yummy on a pretty platter set out on a buffet. Using fresh mozzarella is the key to its great taste. —Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California

Ingredients

2 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Directions

1. Drain artichokes, reserving 1/2 cup marinade. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil and reserved marinade.
2. On a large serving platter, arrange artichokes, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with vinaigrette. If desired, sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 192 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

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