Caprese Salad
A fresh and simple Italian salad made with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil, dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 250cal
Carbohydrate: 7g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 20g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
10 min Prep
0 Cook
10 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Be careful to cut evenly to ensure each bite is consistent.
- Slice the fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Try to match the size with the tomato slices.
- Arrange slices of tomato and mozzarella alternately and overlapping in a circle on a large, shallow platter. Distribute basil leaves over the top.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the salad. Be generous to ensure each piece is well-flavored.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or let it marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature to enhance flavors.
