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caprese salad

Caprese Salad Recipe or Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

Course Salads
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 245
Author Christina Conte
Authentic Caprese salad, without vinegar.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole large tomatoes (good quality, such as heirloom)
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella (mozzarella di bufala, if you can source it)
  • 6 Italian basil leaves (fresh- do not substitute dried)
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (top quality)
  • ⅛ tsp salt (Kosher or good quality sea salt)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Slice the tomatoes into about ⅜ inch thick slices Then slice the mozzarella into the same sized slices.
  • Now arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices into a pleasing pattern on a plate; I like to make circles. Mozzarella can be cut in half, if you'd like to use less cheese, or you can place two tomatoes, then one slice of cheese and continue in this manner.
  • Now, drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  • Depending on taste, use whole, torn or chopped fresh Italian basil leaves. I prefer chopped since I find the whole leaves are just a bit too much basil flavor, but a sprig in the center or on the side looks fantastic.

Notes

  • Do not use balsamic (vinegar or glaze) for an authentic Caprese.
  • Quantities are not important for this recipe (eg. number of basil leaves). Use more or less as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 974IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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