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Caprese salad recipe.
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5 from 19 votes

Caprese Salad Recipe

Simple Caprese salad recipe with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and finished off with salt, pepper, olive oil, and balsamic.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe tomatoes sliced ¼-inch thickness
  • 12 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced ¼-inch thickness
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • Sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • Balsamic vinegar or glaze for drizzling

Instructions

  • Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella slices on a large serving platter, alternating between them. Tuck the basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices, and sprinkle more on top.
  • Season the tomatoes and mozzarella slices with salt and black pepper to taste and then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. It's best to consume it within 24 hours but it will keep well for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 899IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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