Salad: Italy – Caprese (Caprese Salad)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Additional
30 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
2 large ripe tomatoes 8 oz / 225 g fresh mozzarella cheese 1 bunch fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick rounds. 2. On a platter, alternate layers of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves until all ingredients are used. 3. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the salad. 4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. 5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 248 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.6 g
Protein: 13.3 g
Fat: 19.4 g
Saturated fat: 8.8 g
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 279 mg
Potassium: 263 mg
Calcium: 295 mg
Iron: 0.56 mg
Vitamin A: 139 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 12.5 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:35:43+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.