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Caprese Salad
A classic Italian Caprese Salad recipe made with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and a simple caprese dressing. Serve as a side dish or an appetizer, this fresh salad only takes 10 minutes to prepare!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 98 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 or 2 large tomatoes , sliced into medium thin slices (about 8)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into medium thin slices (about 8)
- large handful fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the mozzarella and tomato into about 1/4 inch (or thicker if you like) thick slices. If the tomatoes are extra juicy, sprinkle them with a little salt before adding to a plate.
- Grab a large plate and alternately add tomato and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping.
- Drizzle a little bit of extra virgin olive oil on top. Sprinkle basil over the top, or tuck smaller leaves throughout. Garnish with fresh cracked sea salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: This easy Caprese salad is definitely best served fresh but it can stay in the fridge for 2-3 days. If you need to make it ahead of time, slice the mozzarella and tomatoes and store them separately in the refrigerator.
- Balsamic Glaze : balsamic is not traditionally added to caprese salad, but feel free to drizzle on a little at the end. You can make your own balsamic glaze, or I love the Trader Joes brand).
- Cherry Tomatoes: If you'd like, substitute cherry tomatoes either whole or halved.
- Veggies: You could add some cucumbers, lettuce, avocado, or any of your favorite veggies.
- Peaches: use fresh sliced peaches in place of tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.