Easy Caprese Salad

Name: Easy Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds tomatoes; 1 pound mozzarella; 1 bunch basil leaves; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
318 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian, American, Vegan

Easy Caprese Salad

Deacon Rivera

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Refreshing, full of bold flavors, and extremely satisfying, this easy recipe for Caprese Salad is perfect for those warmer months when you're craving something fresh and delicious. Made with tender mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and finished with a drizzle of tangy, yet sweet balsamic glaze, this classic well-rounded salad that is ready within minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ pounds tomatoes ripe & sliced
1 pound mozzarella fresh & sliced
1 bunch basil leaves fresh & picked
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or to taste

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Instructions

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4” thick slices.
Layer the Caprese salad as followed: one slice of tomato, a few basil leaves, followed by a slice of mozzarella.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle with oil and balsamic glaze.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

If not serving the Caprese salad immediately, then place it in the refrigerator.
Make sure the tomatoes are juicy and ripe. Not too soft and not too hard.
To make this keto, make sure to use a sugar-free balsamic glaze or make your own.
Make sure the mozzarella is fresh and high quality. You may even find some already sliced mozzarella to save on prep time.
Store in the refrigerator for up to four days.
You may also add a dab of pesto in between the layers if you love the taste of pesto

Nutrition Information

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Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 674mg (28%) Potassium 331mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1526IU (31%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 396mg (40%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	318kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	18g	36%
Fat	24g	37%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Cholesterol	60mg	20%
Sodium	674mg	28%
Potassium	331mg	7%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1526IU	31%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	396mg	40%
Iron	1mg	6%