5 from 36 votes
Caprese Salad Recipe
Caprese Salad features alternating slices of fresh tomato and mozzarella cheese layered with fresh basil leaves. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction, then sprinkled with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, this salad delivers bright, fresh flavors and a balance of creamy and acidic notes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
255 kcal
Course:
Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 tomato sliced, large
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
- basil fresh, handful, leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic reduction
- sea salt flaky sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper flaky sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the tomato and cheese. Add a slice of tomato to a plate, then add a slice of mozzarella on top. Keep alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella until you've used up all of the ingredients.
- Add the basil. Place fresh basil leaves in between the layers. I prefer smaller basil leaves to keep them whole, but if you have large basil leaves you can cut them up.
- Finishing touches. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic reduction on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
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Notes
- Prepare the balsamic reduction separately for better flavor than store-bought options.
- Try substituting tomatoes with seasonal fruits like peaches or nectarines for variation.
- Use smaller basil leaves whole to maintain texture; larger leaves can be cut if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
262mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1152IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
296mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1152IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.