5 from 3 votes
Caprese Salad
This classic Caprese Salad is made with juicy tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze and you have the easiest, most delicious salad ever!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
212 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 tomato sliced 1/4-inch thick, medium ripe
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced 1/4-inch thick, fresh
- basil about 20 leaves, handful, fresh leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar optional, or balsamic glaze
- sea salt flaky sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper flaky sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella on a large platter. Tuck the basil leaves between the slices.
- Drizzle the salad with olive oil and balsamic, if using. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
359mg
(15%)
Potassium
189mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
896IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 896IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.