Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is a fresh and vibrant Italian dish made with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze. This simple yet flavorful salad is perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or balsamic glaze)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into even, round slices. Tear or leave the basil leaves whole, depending on your preference.
- On a large platter, arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a circular or overlapping pattern.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar (or glaze) over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired. Enjoy as a light starter, side dish, or with crusty bread.
Notes
For a creamy texture, add sliced avocado to the salad.For a savory twist, ces.Use heirloom tomatoes for a more colorful, visually stunning dish.For extra flavor, drizzle pesto on top or sprinkle with red pepper flakes for some heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/caprese-salad/
