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Home » Course » Appetizers & Snacks » Easy Caprese Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella

Easy Caprese Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella

Last Updated May 25, 2021. Published May 15, 2021 By Rosemary 15 Comments

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Easy Caprese Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella, is an Italian dish that screams Summer. Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and herbs make this the perfect side dish, appetizer or even main course. You are going to love it.

stuffed fresh mozzarella caprese on a board

Yes you read that right! And I know what you are thinking, this woman is going Caprese crazy. Well, just a tad and I really can’t help it, I live in Italy. But this  Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella Caprese is exactly the caprese you are looking for, trust me.

This is one of those quick and easy but isn’t that cute ideas. If you use a couple of medium to large fresh mozzarella (depending on what size they are where you live),  it would probably be enough for 4 to 6 people.

What is Mozzarella?

Mozzarella is a dairy product, which is produced from cow milk it contain a high quantity of lactose. It is a fresh stretched and soft cheese that must be consumed immediately. It is white, shiny and has no rind. It is a highly preferred cheese because of its softness and pleasant, not strong flavour.

ingredients for caprese mozzarella chopped tomatoes and hollowed out mozzarella

How to make Mozzarella Stuffed Caprese

  • My first recommendation would be to let the fresh mozzarella drain for about 20 minutes in a sieve over a bowl.
  • While it is resting and draining,  start chopping the tomatoes, celery, onion and some wonderful perfumed basil (that you could easily grow in a small pot).
  • Place it all in a bowl and toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Then all you have to do is hollow out the drained mozzarella , and that extra mozzarella gets chopped up and added to the cut up tomato mixture.
  • Fill the hollowed out mozzarella with the mixture, drizzle with a little olive oil and serve.
  • Any extra tomato mixture is absolutely delicious served with some Crusty Italian bread.
  • This dish makes the perfect BBQ side dish.

How to store it

A Caprese Salad is one of those recipes that should be eaten immediately, but if you do have a little leftover, cover it in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for no more than two days.

Tips for making the Best Caprese Salad

  1. The mozzarella and tomatoes should be at room temperature, so remove both from the refrigerator one hour before preparing.
  2. Towel dry the mozzarella before plating, and the large tomato slices if they are really moist.
  3. Be sure to salt only the tomatoes and not the mozzarella.
  4. Add the fresh basil just before serving.
  5. Some people like to add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar before serving.

Italians have a wonderful way of expressing themselves, for example,  herbs and food don’t have a smell they have a perfume. Perfect in my opinion, especially in regards to basil. You know summer has arrived when you smell basil in the air.

2 stuffed fresh mozzarella on a board

Just remember when you hollow out your fresh mozzarella, be gentle you don’t want to rip it.

More Easy Caprese Recipes.

Easy Caprese No Yeast Pizza Dough

Hot Caprese Pasta

Easy Baked Caprese Strudel

Easy Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella Caprese could easily become the perfect side dish  for any summer barbecue, make it really yell summer and serve it with some Bruschetta. Buon Appetito!

up close stuffed mozzarella

2 mozzarella stuffed with tomatoes & herbs.

Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella Caprese

Rosemary Molloy
Easy Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella Caprese, the perfect Summer Appetizer idea. A fresh healthy vegetarian, gluten free Salad Recipe.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course antipasto, Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 81 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 medium/large fresh mozzarella
  • 12 cherry tomatoes (or 2 or 3 medium to large ripe but firm tomatoes seeded and chopped)
  • 1/4 small onion ( chopped)
  • 1 celery stalk (chopped)
  • ¾ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4-5 leaves fresh basil chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Place the fresh mozzarella in a sieve over a bowl for approximately 20 minutes. Carefully hollow out the mozzarella and chop the excess mozzarella.
  • In a medium bowl combine, chopped excess mozzarella, chopped tomatoes, onion and celery, oregano, salt, chopped basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, toss gently together.
  • Fill the hollowed out fresh mozzarella with the caprese mixture and drizzle with a little olive oil,  serve the extra caprese mixture on the side. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 163mgPotassium: 147mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 12.5mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword caprese salad, stuffed mozzarella, tomato recipe
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Republished from June 12, 2016.

 

 

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    1. Stephanie Tiano says

      August 14, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      Can’t wait to make yummy

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        August 18, 2016 at 11:09 am

        Hi Stephanie, hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Emily says

      July 2, 2016 at 5:43 am

      These sound incredible! I can’t wait to try them 🙂 Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        July 2, 2016 at 7:59 pm

        Thanks Emily, hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Winnie says

      July 1, 2016 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      I’ve just seen these on FoodPornDaily and, they look sooooooooo unique.
      I looooooove you idea – super unique

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        July 2, 2016 at 9:21 pm

        Hi Winnie, thanks hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    4. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

      June 28, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      This is amazing!! So genius to stuff the mozzarella!!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        June 29, 2016 at 10:15 pm

        Thanks Morgan, a little different. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Olympia says

      June 22, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      Lol, I just made this but inverted, I stuffed round tomatoes with the same ingredients minus the Balsamic vinegar, have to try your yummy recipe next time ????????????????

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        June 22, 2016 at 9:01 pm

        Hi Olympia, that’s a great idea too! I love the combination. Hope you like it.

        Reply
    6. Katherines Corner says

      July 5, 2015 at 1:04 am

      this is divine! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo

      Reply
    7. Veronica@downcakerylane says

      July 2, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      This is gorgeous Roaemary!!! Something I could bring along to a bbq- I know it will be gone in minutes! Looks so fresh – beautiful photos!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        July 3, 2015 at 5:07 pm

        Thanks Veronica, really quick to make too, I love fresh, especially with this horrendous heat we are having.

        Reply
    8. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

      July 2, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      I certainly would have made it again. And again. And again. Cheese is one my weakness and mozzarella tops the list along with quite a few others 🙂 Your tomatoes look beautiful!! Our weather here has been so rainy I doubt our tomatoes will be very good 🙁 Great recipe and thank you for sharing!! I’m looking forward to see your next “caprese” recipe. Are these your tomatoes or your MIL??

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        July 3, 2015 at 5:10 pm

        Thanks Marisa, especially with the heat, anything cool is appreciated. So sorry to hear you have so much rain, hope it dries up a bit for your tomatoes. Actually neither, I would say a couple of more weeks and they will be ready. Keep you posted.

        Reply

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