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25 Tomato Recipes | THE BEST Caprese Salad
Caprese salads show summer's best with creamy mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes topped with fresh leafy basil and fruity olive oil. Serve the salads individually or turn this simple Italian staple into a party by creating a DIY caprese salad bar where everyone can help themselves.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella , cut into ¼-inch thick slices
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls , such as ciliegine or bocconcini, drained
- 3 pounds tomatoes , (about 6 large heirlooms, or assorted fresh garden tomatoes)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup fruity extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Place the mozzarella on a large board or platter with the drained mozzarella balls. Slice the tomatoes into wedges and assemble individual salads on plates with the mozzarella and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze, seasoned salts, toasted pine nuts or add pesto and romesco sauce. Serve prosciutto on the side of desired.
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Notes
- Consider sprucing up your DIY Caprese Salad Bar even more by adding flavored salts and sauces. Pesto, romesco sauce, and olive spreads make great toppings. Use antipasto ingredients that compliment the Mediterranean palate as well. Sliced stone fruits and melons are terrific accompaniments as well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
364mg
(15%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1853IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
305mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1853IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 305mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.