Caprese Salad Recipe
Classic Caprese Salad is an Italian favorite. Simple ingredients includes ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Servings: 6
Calories: 174kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes beefsteak or heirloom recommended
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (packed in water)
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar reduction
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Pesto Sauce use in the Individual Stack salad only
Instructions
- Remove mozzarella from liquid and pat dry with paper towels.
- Pluck large leaves from basil stems and set aside.
- Slice tomatoes and mozzareall thickly - about ¼" thick.
- On a large platter, alternately overlap slices of tomatoes and mozzarella and then tuck in pieces of basil between the slices. Place a few small basil leaves in the middle.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground pepper and serve.
- For Individual Stack Caprese Salad add a teaspoon of Pesto Sauce over the top of the salad stack.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tips: Place tomatoes and mozzarella on a platter, cover, and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Just before serving, add basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper.
- Make your own Pesto Sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 956IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 0.5mg