Refreshing Caprese Salad Recipe
Experience the essence of summer with this vibrant Caprese salad, featuring luscious tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh flavors that transport you to sunny Italian terraces. Perfect as an appetizer or a light main course, this salad is quick to prepare and sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- Slice the ripe tomatoes and mozzarella into thick rounds (about half an inch thick).
- On a large platter or individual plates, alternate layers of tomato slices and mozzarella rounds. Tuck fresh basil leaves between each layer.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously over the salad. If using balsamic vinegar, drizzle it as well.
- Season with freshly cracked salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg