Caprese Salad Recipe or Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

Name: Caprese Salad Recipe or Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 whole large tomatoes; 8 oz fresh mozzarella; 6 Italian basil leaves; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ⅛ tsp salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
245 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Italian

Caprese Salad Recipe or Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

Chloe Henry

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Authentic Caprese salad, without vinegar.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 whole large tomatoes (good quality, such as heirloom)
8 oz fresh mozzarella (mozzarella di bufala, if you can source it)
6 Italian basil leaves (fresh- do not substitute dried)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (top quality)
⅛ tsp salt (Kosher or good quality sea salt)

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Instructions

Slice the tomatoes into about ⅜ inch thick slices Then slice the mozzarella into the same sized slices.
Now arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices into a pleasing pattern on a plate; I like to make circles. Mozzarella can be cut in half, if you'd like to use less cheese, or you can place two tomatoes, then one slice of cheese and continue in this manner.
Now, drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
Depending on taste, use whole, torn or chopped fresh Italian basil leaves. I prefer chopped since I find the whole leaves are just a bit too much basil flavor, but a sprig in the center or on the side looks fantastic.

Notes

Do not use balsamic (vinegar or glaze) for an authentic Caprese.
Quantities are not important for this recipe (eg. number of basil leaves). Use more or less as desired.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 432mg (18%) Potassium 211mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 974IU (19%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 294mg (29%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	245kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	45mg	15%
Sodium	432mg	18%
Potassium	211mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	974IU	19%
Vitamin C	10mg	11%
Calcium	294mg	29%
Iron	0.5mg	3%