Easy Caprese Salad
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Easy Caprese Salad
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This easy caprese salad layers juicy tomato slices with fresh mozzarella and basil. It's lovely paired with crusty bread for an appetizer or grilled protein for a meal.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese ball sliced
- 2 large ripe tomatoes thinly sliced
- fresh basil about 20 leaves
- fresh ground pepper
- sea salt
- high quality olive oil for drizzling
- aged balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction for drizzling
Instructions
- On a plate or serving dish arrange fresh mozzarella and tomato slices in alternating layers. Add a basil leaf between each layer. Chop remaining basil and sprinkle on top. Season with fresh ground pepper and sea salt.
- Drizzle on a high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction. Serve immediately or cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- Caprese salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Notes
- roasted garlic
- Optional toppings to spruce up caprese salad: dried Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, capers, crushed red pepper, roasted garlic and/or roasted red peppers
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of recipe
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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