Caprese Salad

Caprese salad is an Italian classic made with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and basil leaves. There are very few ingredients, so it's important to find the highest quality that you can for everything, but it's totally worth it. The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 292 kcal

Ingredients

4-5 tomatoes as ripe as you can find
8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
¼ C fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoon olive oil the best you can find
2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar optional
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Arrange tomato slices and mozzarella slices (you can also just tear the mozzarella for a more rustic look) alternately on a serving platter.
Scatter fresh basil leaves over the top.
Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Depending on the type of mozzarella you buy, you can also just tear it up and arrange in on the plate (rather than slicing it).

Remember to serve this at room temperature, not cold! This will allow all those incredible flavors to really shine!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 14gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 348mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1487IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 304mgIron: 1mg

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