Description
Caprese Salad is an easy classic Italian recipe. The combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil are a winning combination, perfectly complemented by a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs Ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4” thick
- 12–16 oz Fresh microbial-rennet mozzarella, sliced 1/4” thick
- 1 bunch Fresh basil (1/3 cup basil leaves)
- 3 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 Tbsp Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Start by layering slices of tomatoes on a serving platter. Tuck slices of cheese between each tomato so both are visible then tuck whole basil leaves between the cheese and tomatoes. Arrange the slices so you can see every layer.
- Step 2: Just before serving, season generously with salt and pepper, drizzle all over with extra virgin olive oil, and drizzle with 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze or add it to taste.
Notes
To keep the salad fresh, add the salt and dressing just before serving to prevent the tomatoes from releasing too much juice. You can slice and arrange tomatoes and cheese up to 4 hours in advance, keeping them refrigerated and covered.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 555 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: caprese salad, Italian salad, tomato mozzarella basil, summer salad