Caprese Salad
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Caprese Salad
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Caprese Salad (also known as Insalata Caprese in Italian) is a classic side dish or appetizer that celebrates some of the best flavors of Italy while also showing off the colors of that country's flag. It's the perfect dish to celebrate some of summer's best garden-fresh delights like juicy ripe tomatoes and fresh basil leaves!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 3 large tomatoes cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Balsamic Glaze
- Whisk the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until thickened and reduced by about 1/2. Remove from the heat and it will continue to thicken as the glaze cools. Cool to room temperature before using on the caprese salad. This can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and stored in the fridge.
Assembly
- Prepare tomatoes then arrange alternating slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper, using more or less to taste.
- Drizzle with as much of the balsamic glaze as you would like, then serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is really best within a few hours of preparing it, although I have been known to eat the leftovers the next day for lunch anyway.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
683mg
(28%)
Potassium
332mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1375IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
407mg
(41%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 683mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1375IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 407mg | 41% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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