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Classic Italian Caprese Salad
It's not summer unless you make an Italian Caprese Salad. Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil never tasted so good. The perfect appetizer or main dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 79 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1-2 medium-large fresh Mozzarella (or buffalo mozzarella)
- 2 large firm ripe tomatoes (or 20-25 cherry or grape tomatoes)
- 2-3 pinches salt
- ¼-½ teaspoon oregano
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 5-10 fresh basil leaves
EXTRAS
- 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Remove the tomatoes and the mozzarella from the fridge one hour before preparing.
- Slice the mozzarella and drain in a sieve or gently dry with a paper towel, then place spread out on a large plate.
- If using large tomatoes then slice and paper towel dry if extra moist. If using grape or cherry tomatoes then slice in half.
- Place the tomatoes in a bowl and toss with salt, oregano and olive oil. Spoon the tomato mixture over the mozzarella and top with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
- If you use tomato slices, then place the slices on top of the mozzarella, in a small bowl combine the oil and spices and drizzle it over the tomato and mozzarella slices. Sprinkle with a little extra salt if needed. Enjoy!
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If you wish before serving drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar or glaze.
Notes
- What are the best tomatoes to use? - I like to use firm and crunchy grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes or even slices of tomatoes such as round or oblong or even heirloom tomatoes will work. Just make sure they are ripe but firm.
- A Caprese Salad is one of those recipes that should be eaten immediately, but if you do have a little leftover, cover it in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for no more than two days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
200mg
(8%)
Potassium
216mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
785IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
12.5mg
(14%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12.5mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.