Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is a simple and classic Italian salad made with juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper. It's an easy throw-together salad that makes a wonderful appetizer any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe tomatoes sliced into ¼ inch thickness
- 12 ounces (350g) fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into ¼ inch thickness
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction/glaze optional
Instructions
- Layer the tomato and mozzarella slices in a serving platter alternating between the two. Tuck in fresh basil leaves between every slice of tomato and mozzarella. Arrange the ingredients so you're able to see the layers in the platter. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and drizzle with balsamic reduction/glaze if using.
Notes
- The balsamic reduction is made by adding ½ cup of balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup to the vinegar. Allow it to reduce on medium-low heat while stirring frequently until it slightly thickens. Remove from heat, and allow it to come to room temperature before you drizzle it over the salad.
- You can substitute the tomato with cherry tomatoes, and use baby mozzarella balls for the salad.
- Drizzle with pesto for extra flavor.
- I like to serve this salad with a piece of crusty bread on the side to soak up all the juices left in the platter after finishing the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 43mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 1mg
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