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Easy Caprese Salad

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.