Description
Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together in this classic Italian dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- On a large serving platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, slightly overlapping them.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers of tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the salad.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes over the salad for a spicy kick.
- Substitute the balsamic vinegar with a drizzle of pesto for a different twist on the classic Caprese flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg