Caprese Salad

This Caprese Salad recipe is about as simple, but delicious, as it gets in Italian cuisine. There are a variety of ways to prepare and plate, but the simplest method using whole slices and leaves seems to be the best for me. I sometimes substitute Avocado in place of the Mozzarella for a slightly healthier version.

Caprese Salad

A traditional Italian salad simply consisting of tomato, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: caprese salad, italian

Servings: 2

Calories: 210kcal

Author: David

Ingredients

• 2 tomatoes sliced, 1/4-in thick
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced, 1/4-in thick
• 10-15 leaves fresh basil
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Instructions

• Layer the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on a plate.
• Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• (Optional) Drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar for an added dimension of flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal

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