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Caprese Salad
This traditional caprese salad is a blend of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil and seasonings, all drizzled with balsamic glaze. A classic summer salad that is a must-have at any picnic or gathering!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 232 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 cups tomatoes cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 1/4 cups small mozzarella balls such as ciliegine
- 1/2 cup Small basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes, mozzarella balls and basil leaves in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Pour the olive oil over the tomato mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad, then serve immediately.
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Notes
- You can use vine ripened tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, Campari tomatoes or Roma tomatoes for this recipe. Choose whatever is in season and fresh.
- I like to use whole small basil leaves, but you can chop your basil if you prefer.
- I use small mozzarella balls known as ciliegine, they come packed in tubs of water in the deli section. You can also dice a ball of fresh mozzarella into cubes.
- Balsamic glaze is a thickened balsamic vinegar with a richer, more complex taste. You can find this glaze at most grocery stores near the vinegars or salad dressings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
363mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.