Appetizer: Italy – Caprese (Caprese Salad)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Ingredients
Heirloom tomatoes, sliced Fresh mozzarella (fior di latte or buffalo mozzarella), sliced Fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil Balsamic reduction or good balsamic vinegar, to taste Sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Alternate slices of heirloom tomato and mozzarella on a serving plate, finishing with basil leaves. 2. Drizzle generously with extra-virgin olive oil and a little balsamic if desired. 3. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve at room temperature.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 60 kcal**
Fat: 6.8 g**
Saturated fat: 0.9 g**
Sodium: 0 mg**
Potassium: 0 mg**
Calcium: 0 mg**
Iron: 0.04 mg**
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:15+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary.
**This value excludes unavailable contributions for this nutrient and is not a complete total.