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Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
This easy Caprese salad with cherry tomatoes has only 3 easy ingredients and can be made in 5 minutes. A bright and fresh side dish that is perfect for summer!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 85 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 12 to 16 ounces marinated mozzarella balls (aka bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 8 fresh basil leaves (or to taste)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- balsamic glaze or reduction (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse tomatoes and basil. Cut about half of the cherry tomatoes in half and place in a serving bowl.
- Cut about half of the cherry tomatoes in half and place in a serving bowl. Add mozzarella balls (marinade and all, drain lightly if desired) and stir gently until well combined.
- Tear basil leaves and place them over the top. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze (optional). Serve at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
668IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 668IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.