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Caprese Salad
Tomato Caprese Salad is a simple classic summer salad made with very few fresh ingredients. Plus tips for the best presentation and flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 ripe tomatoes sliced ¼-inch thickness
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced ¼-inch thickness
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella slices on a large serving platter, alternating between them. Tuck the basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices, and sprinkle more on top.
- Season the tomatoes and mozzarella slices with salt and black pepper to taste and then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil on top.
- Enjoy immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. It's best to consume it within 24 hours but it will keep well for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
359mg
(15%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
896IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
292mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 896IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.