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Caprese Salad (Insalata Caprese)
In this Classic Caprese Salad, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil come together for a summertime appetizer that's as easy to make as it is delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
to 6 servings
Calories:
289 kcal
Course:
Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds tomatoes preferably, heirloom), room temperature, ripe
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella (preferably, buffalo milk mozzarella)
- 6-7 basil small handful, fresh leaves
- extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt flaked
- black pepper optional, freshly-ground
Instructions
- Slice large tomatoes into 1/4 to 1/3-inch slices. If including cocktail or cherry tomatoes, cut them into wedges or halves. If the tomato slices are very juicy, gently pat them with paper towels.
- Slice the mozzarella into 1/4-inch slices. If the cheese is too soft to slice, tear it into pieces.
- On a large platter, layer the tomato and mozzarella slices, tucking the cheese between the tomatoes.
- Drizzle the salad with extra virgin olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper (if using). The amount of salt you add will depend on the saltiness of the mozzarella you're using.
- Sprinkle fresh basil over the top of the salad. Smaller leaves can be left whole; large leaves should be gently torn instead of chopping to prevent bruising.
- Serve the salad immediately. We like to enjoy it with a slice of crusty Italian bread for dipping into any released tomato juices, but this is entirely optional.
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Notes
- *Since there are so few ingredients in Caprese Salad, it's important that they be of the best quality. Please read the "What You'll Need" section in the article above for more detailed shopping notes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.333recipe
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
577mg
(24%)
Potassium
327mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1477IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
394mg
(39%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.333recipe | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 577mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1477IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 394mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.