Caprese Salad Recipe

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5.0

36 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    255 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Caprese Salad Recipe

Caprese salad is a classic Italian salad with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, basil leaves, and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar — perfect for summer festivities. Watch the video below!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 large tomatoes sliced
  • 8 ounces mozzarella sliced
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic reduction
  • flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Finishing touches. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic reduction on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make sure to check out my separate recipe for how to make a Balsamic Reduction (Balsamic Glaze). It's easy and much better than store-bought. 
  • You can get creative and substitute the tomatoes for a variety of fruits, including peaches, nectarines, strawberries, and more. Use what's in season!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Potassium 262mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1152IU (23%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 296mg (30%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255 kcal

% 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.

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