Description
Caprese Salad is a classic Italian dish that celebrates the freshness of high-quality ingredients. This vibrant salad combines juicy, ripe tomatoes with creamy mozzarella and aromatic basil, all drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a hint of balsamic glaze. Perfect for any occasion—from picnics to elegant dinners—this dish not only tastes delightful but also looks stunning on your table. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this simple yet impressive salad that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Embrace the flavors of summer with this refreshing Caprese Salad recipe!
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
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Layer tomato slices on a serving platter.
- Interleave mozzarella slices between the tomatoes.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves in between the layers.
- Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg