Appetizer: Italy – Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad)

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Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad) recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 8 min
Cook 0 min
Total 8 min

Ingredients

4 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 lb (450 g) fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 cup (30 g) 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. Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a large, shallow platter.
2. Sprinkle basil leaves on top, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 423 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.4 g
Protein: 26.3 g
Fat: 32 g
Saturated fat: 16.6 g
Sugar: 3.9 g
Sodium: 554 mg
Potassium: 404 mg
Calcium: 595 mg
Iron: 1.13 mg
Vitamin A: 273 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 18.2 mg

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:35:58+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.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
1620
Country
Italy
Region
Campania
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=1620

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  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
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