Caprese Salad

A fresh and simple Italian salad made with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

Method

Assembly

On a serving platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
Tuck whole basil leaves between the layers.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.

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