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Caprese Salad Recipe or Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad
Authentic Caprese salad, without vinegar.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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)
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.