This is a great meal for Naan Week (especially in summer) because it is typically going to be different than other naan-centered planned for that same week.
Grilled Caprese Flatbread and Salad
Naan serves as an excellent flatbread to support a fresh summer dinner
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 707kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pieces naan
- 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
- 8 oz tomatoes cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 oz basil pesto
Salad and Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced
- 3 oz arugula
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients and lay it all out. Preheat a broiler on high.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.1 large lemon, 2 tbsp olive oil
- Brush both sides of the naan with oil. Place on a sheet pan under the broiler for about 3 minutes until the top is developing good color. Remove from the oven.2 pieces naan, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Flip the naan so the bottom is the crispy side. Divide the sliced mozzarella among the naan, then top with tomato slices to cover (some can be for the salad). Season with with some of the salt and fresh pepper. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan.4 oz fresh mozzarella, 8 oz tomatoes, 1 tsp salt
- Return flatbreads to the oven and broil until the cheese looks softer or melted, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat if everything is browning too quickly. Transfer to a cutting board to cool briefly.
- Finish the salad. To the large bowl with the oil and lemon juice, mix in remaining tomatoes, arugula, walnuts and parmesan.3 oz arugula
- Sprinkle some of the lemon zest and the 2 oz pesto over the top of the flatbreads, then cut into wedges.2 oz basil pesto
Notes
Serves 2
Nutrition
Calories: 707kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 2238mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2959IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Caprese Flatbread and Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 707
Calories from Fat 441
% Daily Value*
Fat 49g75%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 19g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 2238mg97%
Potassium 629mg18%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 2959IU59%
Vitamin C 52mg63%
Calcium 483mg48%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.