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caprese salad
5 from 3 votes

caprese salad

A Caprese salad, with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, is one of the most delicious and easiest Italian recipes. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mozzarella extra fresh or buffalo-milk
  • 4 tomato freshly ripe
  • basil fresh
  • salt sea salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • oregano dry, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Let the mozzarella stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Wash the tomatoes and cut away the core.
  3. Pat the tomatoes dry with a paper towel; if they are perfectly ripe they won’t release any juices.
  4. Cut them lengthwise into 1cm thick slices.
  5. Cut mozzarella into ½ inch (1cm) thick slices and drain them.
  6. Rinse the basil.
  7. Arrange the mozzarella and tomato slices alternating and overlapping them on a large platter. Put some salt only on the tomato slices.
  8. Tear the basil leaves with your hands and place them onto every mozzarella slice.
  9. Sprinkle with oregano to taste.
  10. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  11. Combine the dish with a few slices of toasted bread and a lightly seasoned crisp salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 62kcal (3%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 0.1mg (0%) Potassium 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 0.1mg (0%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Calories 62kcal 3%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 0.1mg 0%
Potassium 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.