Caprese Salad

A fresh and vibrant Italian salad made with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

4 medium ripe tomatoes sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaves whole
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Method

Assembling the Salad

On a serving platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.

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