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Summer Salad | Classic Caprese Salad

This classic caprese salad is bursting with all the scrumptious flavors of summer - ripe, sweet tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, aromatic basil, and the best balsamic glaze.

Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: American , Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 3 medium sized heirloom tomatoes sliced into 1/4" rounds
  • 12 oz fresh mozzarella sliced into 1/4" rounds
  • bunch fresh basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • Balsamic vinegar or Balsamic glaze for drizzling

Instructions

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  1. Arrange sliced tomatoes and sliced mozzarella on a large plate so that they overlap. 
  2. Tuck the basil leaves in between the layers of tomatoes and Mozzarella, using as much or as little as you'd like. Then, sprinkle a bit of kosher salt and black pepper on top.
  3. To finish the caprese, drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top, making sure each slice receives a drizzle. Serve immediately. 

Notes

  • *We love balsamic glaze for caprese, as it is much thicker than balsamic vinegar, with a sweeter profile and richer flavor. 
  • *Nutrition facts do not include condiment amounts used to taste.
  • *If you enjoyed this dish, please come back and give it a rating ❤️ 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 359mg (15%) Potassium 189mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 896IU (18%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 292mg (29%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 359mg 15%
Potassium 189mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 896IU 18%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 292mg 29%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.