5 from 18 votes
Best Caprese Salad
Best Caprese Salad features ripe heirloom or Roma tomatoes layered with fresh mozzarella and bright basil leaves. It offers a balance of creamy cheese, juicy tomato, and aromatic herbs with a splash of balsamic reduction and olive oil, creating a fresh and vibrant dish. This salad works well as a light starter or an accompaniment to grilled dishes, ideal when served immediately to enjoy the crispness of the ingredients.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
191 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound heirloom tomatoes ripe and cut into half, or Roma or cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella sliced
- 1/2 cup basil fresh leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar reduction
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar optional
- 2 tablespoons pesto optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and cheese and arrange overlapping each other on a platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar reduction, pesto, and balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
43mg
(2%)
Potassium
274mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
713IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 713IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.