Salad: Italy – Insalata Caprese Con Lattuga (Classic Caprese Salad with Butter Lettuce)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Ingredients
4 ripe plum tomatoes 1 head butter lettuce 8 oz / 225 g fresh mozzarella cheese A handful 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. Wash and dry the butter lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Arrange it as the base on a large serving platter or in a salad bowl. 2. Slice the plum tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into even 1/4-inch thick slices. 3. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices alternately over the butter lettuce. Tuck fresh basil leaves among the slices. 4. Drizzle the assembled salad with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. 5. Serve immediately and enjoy a taste of Italy with every bite.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 259 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7.8 g
Protein: 14.2 g
Fat: 19.5 g
Saturated fat: 8.8 g
Sugar: 4.2 g
Sodium: 283 mg
Potassium: 440 mg
Calcium: 314 mg
Iron: 1.2 mg
Vitamin A: 224 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 18.6 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:35:55+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.