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Caprese Salad Recipe
Caprese Salad is an easy classic Italian recipe. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best! The combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil are a winning combination and you will love the excellent homemade Balsamic Glaze.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 people as a side salad
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes (3-4 medium) sliced 1/4” thick
- 12-16 oz fresh mozzarella sliced 1/4” thick
- 1 bunch fresh basil (1/3 cup basil leaves)
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze or added to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Start by layering slices of tomatoes on a serving platter. Tuck slices of cheese between each tomato so both are visible then tuck whole basil leaves between the cheese and tomatoes. Arrange the slices so you can see every layer.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, drizzle all over with extra virgin olive oil and drizzle with 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze or add it to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbs
8g
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
555mg
(23%)
Potassium
312mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1398IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
300mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people as a side salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 8g | |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 555mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1398IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.