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Italian Caprese Salad Recipe
This caprese salad recipe is an Italian classic made with fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes. It takes only 10 minutes to make this salad and fresh and quality ingredients is the key to its great flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 323 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 8 basil leaves
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze see notes
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes into 8 slices. Set aside.
- Slice the mozzarella cheese into 8 slices as well.
- Layer the tomato and mozzarella slices alternatively on a serving plate.
- Top with basil leaves.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- You can use homemade balsamic glaze for this recipe.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
259mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1184IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1184IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.