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Cupid's Caprese Style Side Salad

Cupid's Caprese Style Side Salad

Sharing Dish | with Serrano Ham Roses, Mozzarella Hearts and Pesto
4.0(16)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 28, 2026
Calories
371 kcal
Protein
22.3g protein
Total
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

15 grams

Pine Nuts

1 ball(s)

Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

3 slice(s)

Serrano Ham

32 grams

Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

12 milliliter(s)

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Salt

½ tsp

Sugar

½ tbsp

Olive Oil

Energy (kJ)1552 kJ
Energy (kcal)371 kcal
Fat27.1 g
of which saturates11 g
Carbohydrate10.4 g
of which sugars7.9 g
Dietary Fibre1.4 g
Protein22.3 g
Salt3.2 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Medium Bowl
Small Frying Pan

Instructions

Prep the Hearts
1

a) Thinly slice the tomatoes, then pop them into a medium bowl. Season with the salt and sugar (see pantry for both amounts), then set aside for now.

b) Heat a small frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). Add the pine nuts and dry-fry for 2-3 mins, until toasted. Watch closely so they don't burn. Set aside for now.

c) Drain and cut the mozzarella into 1cm slices. Carefully cut each slice into a heart shape, then set aside for now. Cut the excess pieces of mozzarella from the hearts into small pieces and mix through the bowl of tomatoes.

Make the Serrano Roses
2

a) Chop each Serrano ham slice in half lengthways, then layer 2 halves end-to-end. TIP: For a more realistic rose, when cutting your Serrano in half, make a wavy cut with scissors. These will be your rose petals. The Serrano is easier to cut with the plastic sheet still attached, but be sure to remove this before rolling up your rose.

b) Loosely roll up the Serrano strip, then place it upright. Fan out the layers of Serrano to resemble a rose.

Assemble and Serve
3

a) Drain any liquid from the tomatoes, then add the pesto and olive oil (see pantry for amount) to the tomatoes and toss to coat. 

b) Arrange your pesto tomato slices over the base of your serving plate, letting them overlap slightly. Drizzle over the balsamic glaze.

c) Place the mozzarella hearts and Serrano roses on top of your tomatoes.

d) Sprinkle over the toasted pine nuts to finish.

Enjoy!

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