Fresh Mozzarella and Herb Focaccia Starter
A simple, fresh starter featuring soft focaccia bread paired with creamy mozzarella and fragrant herbs to awaken the palate. This Italian quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 5 minutes, layers focaccia bread, fresh mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 slices focaccia bread
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- to taste sea salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Lay 4 slices of focaccia bread on a serving plate.
- Step 2: Slice 4 oz of fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick pieces and arrange evenly atop the focaccia slices.
- Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil evenly over the mozzarella and focaccia.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 8 fresh basil leaves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano over the mozzarella.
- Step 5: Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Step 6: Serve immediately as a fresh, no-cook starter alongside your meal.
