5.0 from 54 votes
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and a simple drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, creating a colorful and delicious dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes any variety
- ½ cup fresh mozzarella cheese cocktail size
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- balsamic vinegar optional
Instructions
- Using a serrated knife, slice the tomatoes into ½-inch thick slices. Slice cheese into ¼" slices.
- Arrange tomatoes and cheese on a plate or platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil (and balsamic vinegar if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Keep leftover Caprese salad in the fridge for up to 3 days in a covered container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
124
(6%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1120IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
15.8mg
(18%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 15.8mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.