Creamy Tomato Caprese Salad with Garlic Toast
A Unique Brunch Menu: Tomato Caprese with Cream Cheese and Fragrant Garlic Toast
Experience a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad! Instead of fresh mozzarella, we’re using a creamy cream cheese sauce for a truly delicious and unexpected flavor. Our garlic toast is elevated with fresh minced garlic for an intensely aromatic and melt-in-your-mouth experience. This is a super simple yet elegant brunch option.
Fragrant Garlic Toast Ingredients- 2 slices of bread
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- Pinch of dried parsley
Creamy Tomato Caprese Ingredients- 2 tomatoes (medium-sized)
- 4 Tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of herb salt
- Pinch of dried parsley
- 2 tomatoes (medium-sized)
- 4 Tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of herb salt
- Pinch of dried parsley
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely mince the garlic. Using pre-minced garlic can also save you time.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the garlic toast spread. Soften 1 tablespoon of butter by leaving it at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Once softened, combine it with 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, and a pinch of dried parsley. Mix everything thoroughly until you have a well-combined, fragrant garlic sauce.
Step 3
Take your two slices of bread and evenly spread the prepared garlic sauce over one side of each slice. Make sure to spread it all the way to the edges for maximum flavor.
Step 4
Place the bread slices into a toaster and toast until they are golden brown and delightfully crispy. This creates a perfect garlic toast with a wonderful aroma and taste! Alternatively, you can bake them in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
Prepare the tomatoes for the Caprese salad by washing them thoroughly and slicing them into approximately 1 cm (about 0.4 inches) thick rounds. You can also use cherry tomatoes, halved.
Step 6
For the cream cheese sauce, combine 4 tablespoons of softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of herb salt. Mix well until smooth. If the sauce seems too thin, add a little more cream cheese to achieve a thicker consistency that will adhere well to the tomatoes.
Step 7
Now, assemble the Caprese. Place a generous spoonful of the cream cheese sauce between two tomato slices, like a sandwich. This tomato Caprese is wonderfully fresh, sweet, and savory without needing any balsamic glaze, offering a truly delicious experience.
Step 8
The garlic toast is wonderfully crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with garlic flavor, sweetness, and a pleasant richness. It’s incredibly delicious!
Step 9
The accompanying soup is a store-bought mushroom soup, simply heated for convenience. This simple yet satisfying brunch menu is also a great option for breakfast. Enjoy your meal!
