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Caprese Salad Recipe
This salad is an authentic version from Campania. Easy to make and so fresh that it will be an absoulute winner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 334 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 5 5 plum tomatoes
- 200 200 grams fresh mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil
- 1 1 tsp dried oregano
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to cut the tomatoes into slices that are ¼-inch in thickness.
- Arrange the slices of tomato on a cutting board or plate and then sprinkle them with salt.
- Cut the fresh mozzarella into slices that are ¼-inch in thickness. Then dab all the slices with a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel to remove any excess water.
- Arrange a few of the basil leaves on the bottom of your serving dish.
- Assemble the salad on top of the basil leaves by alternating layers of sliced tomato and mozzarella topping every few pieces with some fresh basil leaves.
- Sprinkle the salad with a pinch of dried oregano and fresh ground black pepper. Then drizzle it with a bit of extra virgin olive oil and add a few more basil leaves.
- Serve immediately to enjoy!
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Notes
- This is all, nothing else, no pesto, no beetroot, no rocket and certainly no vinegar or any other odd things.
Nutrition Information
Serving
100g
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
635mg
(26%)
Potassium
476mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1992IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
543mg
(54%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1992IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 543mg | 54% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.