Description
Enjoy a vibrant and simple Fresh Caprese Salad, a classic Italian dish bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Perfect as a light lunch or a stunning side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange the tomato slices on a serving platter.
- Layer the mozzarella slices over the tomatoes.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
- Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.
- Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.
Notes
- Use the freshest, ripest tomatoes you can find for the best flavor.
- For an extra touch, add a sprinkle of pine nuts or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Ensure your mozzarella is fresh and not pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg