Ahi Tuna Caprese

Your favorite Summertime Caprese Stacks but let’s add a boost of protein! These ‘Ahi Tuna Caprese Stacks’ have all the elements of the Caprese Salad you know and love but even more delicious and way more nutritious with the added benefits of Safe Catch Ahi Tuna. By adding this tuna, you’re adding not only more flavor, but also heart-healthy fats - and because it’s canned tuna, it remains an easy recipe to throw together!

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Ahi Tuna Caprese Stacks

Recipe Credit

Kayla Perrett

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Serves:

2-3

Prep Time:

5-10 mins

Cook Time:

Ahi Tuna Caprese Stacks

Ingredients

2 Medium-sized Tomatoes
1 Can Safe Catch Ahi Tuna
1-2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 tsp Onion Powder or Dried Minced Onion
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
Salt + Pepper to Taste
1 – 8 oz. Log of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh Basil Leaves (enough for each stack)
Small Drizzle of Olive Oil

Tools you'll need

Knife
Cutting Board
Fork
Measuring Spoons
Bowl

Instructions

Take your tomatoes and starting at the end of each one, begin slicing tomato rounds until you get to the core. You should be able to get about 3 rounds each side. Lay each round out on a plate and salt and pepper them to your liking.
In a small mixing dish, empty your can of tuna. Do not drain! Use a fork to flake together tuna with liquids.
Add your balsamic vinegar. Begin with 1 Tbsp and taste. If you need a more pungent balsamic flavor, add more.
Mix together well and add in onion powder, garlic powder, and more salt to taste. Mix again.
Take a small fork or spoon to distribute the tuna mixture evenly onto each round.
Most fresh mozzarella logs are pre-sliced. If not, slice your mozzarella into thick rounds and add on top of tuna.
Next, add your basil leaves to the top of the mozzarella.
Add any more necessary salt and pepper and then drizzle lightly with olive oil! Enjoy!

SERVING SUGGESTION

This recipe is super simple to double or triple for a quick and show-stopping appetizer or salad for a group. Prepare just before serving. Leave olive oil for guests to drizzle themselves if serving a crowd for a party.