Description
Caprese Salad is a vibrant and refreshing classic Italian dish that celebrates the beauty of fresh ingredients. With ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual family dinners, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Drizzled with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, Caprese Salad offers a delightful culinary experience that will impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes (3–4 medium), sliced
- 12–16 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes and basil thoroughly. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
- Layer tomato slices on a serving platter, placing mozzarella slices in between.
- Tuck whole basil leaves between the layers for added freshness.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Finish with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg