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    Home » Recipes » Snacks » Mexican Inspired Caprese Tostada Recipe

    Published: Aug 12, 2014 · Updated: Aug 23, 2021 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Mexican Inspired Caprese Tostada Recipe

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    If you love the flavors of a caprese salad, you need to try this Caprese Tostada recipe!

    With a crunchy tostada shell topped with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, salty cotija and a drizzle of crema, this snack is quick, easy and totally delicious.

    Overhead view of Caprese Tostada snacks on a plate.

    This post was originally published on August 12, 2014 and has now been updated with better information so you can make this easy snack recipe perfectly every time.

    Why This Recipe Works

    This summer I have probably eaten my body weight in tomatoes. I just can’t stop. This is weird since I don’t consider myself a tomato fan.

    Roasted tomatoes (like in my Roasted Tomato and Burrata appetizer) are usually what I prefer. But fresh tomatoes are excellent when paired with salty cheese and some crunch from a hard corn tortilla.

    While a typical caprese salad has tomatoes paired with mozzarella, and basil, this recipe gives them a Mexican-inspired twist.

    I came home and recreated this yummy snack after having it on vacation in Loreto. Swapping the basil with fresh cilantro gives it tons of flavor.

    Whether served on its own or with other snacks, it’s an easy recipe to put together that your whole family will enjoy.

    It’s a great recipe to serve at a Chicks and Salsa girl’s night in or any other Mexican-inspired gathering.

    If these flavors sound tasty, check out my White Bean Caprese salad as well.

    A tequila shot being poured with a tostada on a plate on the table next to it.

    This is shot I took while on vacation. You can see that my recipe is a little bit different. But both are delicious!

    Like with a lot of my recipes, I like to leave them open to interpretation so you can add or take away flavors that you don’t love.

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients for a Mexican inspired caprese tostada recipe on a table.

    You could easily make your own tostada shells at home by frying your own tortillas. But I am clumsy and afraid of hot, angry oil so I bought them, ready-made, from the store.  

    Mexican cheeses are pretty readily available in all of my markets so they shouldn’t be too hard to find. Cotija is nice and salty while the crema is smooth and creamy like you’d expect.

    You can probably substitute with feta if you don’t have cotija but it won’t be exactly the same. Cotija has a unique flavor that I prefer over feta, but they are both salty.

    If you can’t find the crema, you can use sour cream.

    Then it’s just fresh cilantro and Roma tomatoes. You can also add fresh basil if you want to keep it similar to the classic recipe.

    How to Make a Mexican-Inspired Caprese Tostada

    Mexican style caprese salad on a tostada on a plate.
    1. On a plate, place the crispy tostada shell.
    2. Lay several slices of fresh tomato.
    3. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese.
    4. Drizzle with crema.
    5. Finish with rough chopped cilantro.

    What to Serve it With

    Cucumber margarita with Tajin is perfect with this Mexican caprese tostada. //cupcakesandcutlery.com

    I eat this caprese tostada as a lunch or snack. It’s great with all kinds of drinks like Shaken Basil Iced Tea or Iced Tea Sangria.

    And of course, it’s great with a classic margarita on the rocks or even a cucumber margarita.

    These would also make a tasty party food idea. Pair them with Margarita Sangria which is perfect to serve a crowd.

    Or you can make it as a side dish for Chiptole Lime Chicken.

    Close up of a caprese tostada recipe on a plate.

    I just know you are going to love these. This Caprese Tostada is a great light snack or accompaniment to tacos, etc. I bet you could even add some scrambled eggs to it and make it a breakfast treat.

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    Close up of a tostada with sliced tomatoes and crema sauce.

    Mexican-Inspired Caprese Tostada Recipe

    If you love the flavors of a caprese salad, you'll love this crunchy Mexican twist! Make this Caprese Tostada recipe next time you want a snack with fresh, bold flavors.
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 tostadas
    Calories: 33kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Ingredients

    • Pre-made tostada shell or make your own with corn tortillas
    • 1 Roma tomato sliced
    • 1 Tbsp cilantro chopped
    • 1 Tbsp cotija cheese crumbled
    • 1 tsp Mexican crema

    Instructions

    • Slice Roma tomatoes in to rounds.
    • On top of the tostada shell, place tomato slices, cotija cheese and cilantro.
    • Using a spoon, drizzle on some crema.
    • Amounts listed above would make between 1-2 tostadas. Increase amounts to make more!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tostada | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. Tori @ Thoughtfully Simple says

      August 13, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      That looks right up my alley! I am so going to try this!!

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      • Sharon Garofalow says

        August 13, 2014 at 2:37 pm

        Do it! You will not be disappointed!

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