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Caprese Salad

Delightful Caprese Salad Recipe: Fresh, Easy, and Irresistible.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Buffalo Mozzarella, Caprese Salad, Fresh Mozzarella, Italian Salad, Tomato, Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 43kcal

Equipment

  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 Chopping Board

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe tomatoes preferably vine-ripened
  • 1 ball of buffalo mozzarella
  • 1 small handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  • Slice the Tomatoes: Start by washing and drying the tomatoes. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the tomato slices on a serving platter, slightly overlapping each other.
  • Prepare the Mozzarella: Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds of the same thickness as the tomatoes.
  • Layer the Salad: Place a mozzarella slice on top of each tomato slice. If your mozzarella is larger than your tomato slices, you can trim it to fit. The goal is to have each tomato slice topped with mozzarella.
  • Add Fresh Basil: Wash and pat dry the fresh basil leaves. Place a basil leaf on top of each mozzarella slice.
  • Season and Drizzle: Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the salad and season with a generous pinch of salt
  • Serve Immediately: Caprese salad is best served immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg