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Caprese Dip

Fresh and Creamy Caprese Dip for Effortless Summer Snacking

Enjoy the refreshing flavors of summer with this gluten-free Caprese Dip, an easy appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can substitute with mascarpone for a richer flavor
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella use bocconcini for a bite-sized option
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can replace with diced Roma tomatoes if necessary
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil chopped parsley can be used as a substitute
Flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder use fresh minced garlic for a stronger taste
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil use Italian seasoning as an alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
Drizzle
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can use avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar red wine vinegar is a suitable alternative
Serving
  • to serve Crackers or Toast Rounds vegetable sticks can be a healthier option

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, dried basil, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Transfer the creamy mixture to a pie plate or shallow serving dish, spreading evenly across the bottom.
  3. Layer diced fresh mozzarella over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Sprinkle diced cherry tomatoes atop the mozzarella layer.
  5. Chiffonade fresh basil leaves and scatter them generously over the tomatoes.
  6. Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar then drizzle over the assembled ingredients.
  7. Season with a sprinkle of salt and fresh black pepper. Let the dip rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best taste, enjoy the dip fresh right after preparation. If letting it sit, remember to give it a gentle stir before serving.

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