# Caprese Salad

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

By David Kim for Nosh with David. Full page: https://noshwithdavid.com/recipes/caprese-salad-recipe/

- Cuisine: Italian
- Course: Appetizer
- Time: prep 5 min, total 5 min
- Serves: 2

## 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

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

## Nutrition per serving

- Calories: 362
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated fat: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 557 mg