Just because you are on a low FODMAP diet, that doesn’t mean you need to give up caprese salad! This gorgeous recipe features a low FODMAP serving of cherry tomatoes, tasty bocconcini (baby mozzarella balls) and fresh basil that are tossed in a simple vinaigrette before being drizzled with a balsamic reduction. Yum!

Now, let’s set expectations here. The low FODMAP diet is all about serving sizes so you can’t sit down and eat a whole bowl of this salad. However, you can enjoy a ½ cup serving size which is perfect for a snack or as a lovely mini side salad. Once you’ve tested your tolerance to excess fructose you can increase your serving size.

To create a larger meal with the caprese salad try serving on buttered low FODMAP bread - you could even add a dollop of our traditional low FODMAP hummus.

Best flavour tips: Tomatoes don’t like being stored in the fridge, so for best results, store them on your benchtop. This helps them develop a rich flavour and prevents their texture from going grainy. We also recommend using a good quality olive oil when making the dressing.