Caprese Salad
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Caprese Salad
Description
Caprese Salad brings together ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella slices, and fragrant basil arranged alternately on a platter. The salad is finished with seasoning of kosher salt and black pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. The layering highlights the contrasting textures: the tomatoes add juiciness and mild acidity, the mozzarella provides a smooth, creamy bite, and the basil adds fresh herbal notes. The salad is served immediately to preserve the freshness of the ingredients and their delicate balance.
The straightforward preparation involves no cooking, emphasizing the quality and freshness of the components. This makes Caprese Salad an ideal accompaniment to Italian or Mediterranean meals, or a refreshing light dish on its own.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and are best consumed within 24 hours for ideal texture and flavor, though they can keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 3 tomatoes sliced ¼-inch thickness, ripe
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced ¼-inch thickness
- 1 bunch basil fresh leaves
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella slices on a large serving platter, alternating between them. Tuck the basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices, and sprinkle more on top.
- Season the tomatoes and mozzarella slices with salt and black pepper to taste and then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil on top.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours for best freshness.
- The salad will keep for up to 3 days but is best served fresh to enjoy the textures and flavors at their peak.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 896IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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