ARTICHOKE CAPRESE PLATTER

Artichoke Caprese Platter image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.