Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad Recipe
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Want to make an authentic Caprese salad? After my first visit to the island of Capri, I knew I had to master this classic tomato mozzarella basil salad. Sure, anyone can toss tomato slices and mozzarella rounds on a plate - but even with a recipe so beautifully simple, there are some little tricks you can do to take it over the top. Let me share my five best tips.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 medium tomatoes see notes
- 2 balls fresh mozzarella see notes
- 1 teaspoon Flaky sea salt see notes
- 1 handful basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into rounds and dry them gently with a paper towel.
- With the tomato slices laying on your cutting board, sprinkle them with half of the salt.
- Arrange the tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil on a serving plate. Sprinkle with the remaining flaky salt and drizzle with olive oil.
Notes
- Note 1: Make sure to choose ripe tomatoes. If it's out of season, opt for cherry or grape tomatoes.
- Note 2: Fresh mozzarella is not the same as mozzarella you grate for pizza. Look for buffalo mozzarella or fior di latte.
- Note 3: Flaky sea salt, like Maldon salt, is light in flavor and adds a little crunch. If you don't have any on hand, use just a pinch of sea salt.
- Note 4: If you keep a few bottles of olive oil in your pantry, reach for the one with the grassiest flavor.
- Note 5: Here's the truth: when I throw this together for a quick weeknight salad, I don't dry the tomatoes and mozzarella. It still tastes very good, but it is a little more watery.
- Variations to Try
- An authentic Caprese salad has only 5 ingredients, never more. But I don't think that should stop you from having fun and creating your own variation. Here are a few additions and substitutions that I think make a wonderful salad - sorry, purists, but that's just my opinion! See the blog post for more ideas.
- Burrata instead of mozzarella
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze
- Sliced peaches
- A splash of sherry vinegar
- Black pepper
- A few capers
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 = 1/6th of the recipe
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
863mg
(36%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1039IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
387mg
(39%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = 1/6th of the recipe | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 863mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1039IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 387mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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