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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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
- 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
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
% 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.