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Easy Caprese Salad
4 from 60 votes

Easy Caprese Salad

Easy Caprese Salad layers fresh slices of mozzarella cheese and ripe tomatoes with whole basil leaves, seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, then drizzled with high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar or reduction. This no-cook salad highlights the freshness and simple flavors of its ingredients, perfect as a light appetizer or side.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% 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.