Italian Caprese Salad Recipe
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Italian Caprese Salad Recipe
Description
The Italian Caprese Salad Recipe features medium tomatoes sliced with fresh buffalo mozzarella and whole basil leaves arranged alternately. A pinch of salt and black pepper enhances the flavors, while extra virgin olive oil adds a subtle richness. The salad is served cooled, making it refreshing and suitable as an appetizer or side dish. The use of fresh basil and high-quality ingredients emphasizes the clean, unadorned taste that characterizes this salad.
The layering technique provides an appealing presentation and distributes flavors evenly. The mozzarella is carefully drained of excess liquid before slicing to maintain texture. Light seasoning ensures the natural sweetness of tomatoes and creamy mozzarella shine through. This salad can be served on its own or accompanying a main course.
A practical note is that keeping fresh basil in the kitchen, such as growing Italian basil indoors, ensures you always have this herb on hand when preparing the salad.
Ingredients
- 3 tomato medium
- 1 Large buffalo mozzarella fresh
- basil fresh
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper ground
- Dash olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Rinse tomatoes, pat dry and cut into medium to thick slices.
- Cut open the mozzarella cheese bag, discard all the water, shake off liquids from the cheese ball. Cut mozzarella into slices. You may cut the ball first into half if it's a large one.
- Rinse fresh basil leaves to get rid of impurities. Pat dry.
- Layer your salad ingredients. Place basil leaves, mozzarella slice, and tomato slice alternating on a serving platter.
- Sprinkle olive oil, salt and if you like black pepper, over the arranged Caprese salad.
- Serve your salad cooled.
Notes
- Use fresh Italian basil leaves for best flavor and aroma.
- Drain the mozzarella well before slicing to prevent excess moisture in the salad.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature to appreciate the flavors fully.
- Growing basil at home ensures a steady supply of fresh leaves for this and other dishes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 736mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6099IU | 122% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 717mg | 72% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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