Caprese Salad
A classic Italian salad made with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Simple, fresh, and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a serving platter.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes and high-quality mozzarella.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for extra texture and flavor.
- For a variation, add sliced avocado or a drizzle of pesto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/caprese-salad-recipe/
