Easy Caprese Salad
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Easy Caprese Salad
Description
Made with slices of fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes arranged alternately with fresh basil leaves, the Easy Caprese Salad celebrates simple, fresh ingredients. Seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, the salad is enhanced by drizzles of extra virgin olive oil and either aged balsamic vinegar or a balsamic reduction for sweetness and acidity contrast.
The salad’s texture contrasts creamy, soft mozzarella with juicy tomato slices, complemented by fragrant basil leaves. The olive oil adds smooth mouthfeel and richness, while balsamic vinegar brings acidity and slight sweetness, balancing flavors well. It is best served fresh but can be chilled briefly before serving.
This salad suits warm weather meals or as a side to grilled meats or crusty bread. Optional toppings such as dried Italian seasoning or roasted garlic can add extra aromatic notes.
Leftovers can be kept refrigerated for up to 2-3 days, but the salad is most enjoyable when fresh to maintain the bright flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese sliced, fresh, ball
- 2 tomato thinly sliced, large ripe
- basil about 20 leaves, fresh
- black pepper fresh ground
- salt sea salt
- olive oil for drizzling, high quality
- balsamic vinegar for drizzling, aged; or balsamic reduction
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
- For extra flavor, add toppings like dried Italian seasoning, roasted garlic, or capers.
- Serve immediately or chill up to 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing taste.
- Use high-quality olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar or reduction for best taste.
- Salad will keep in fridge for 2-3 days but is best fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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