Caprese Salad
Insalta Caprese, or Tomato and Mozzarella Salad is a simple summer salad made with vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzaella and basil.
Servings: 8
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large vine-ripened or heirloom tomatoes sliced into ¼ inch slices
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into ¼ inch slices
- 15-20 basil leaves sliced into ribbons
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher/sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction optional
Instructions
- Generously sprinkle sliced tomatoes with salt.
- Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella on a platter in an alternating and overlapping pattern.
- Either tuck whole leaves of basil in between layers of tomatoes or sprinkle salad with the ribbons of basil.
- Drizzle the salad evenly with extra virgin olive oil.
- Sprinkle with small pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using.
- Serve immediately or within one hour of preparation.
Notes
- Beefsteak, vine-ripened, or heirloom tomatoes are all great for this Tomato and Mozzarella Salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1840IU | Vitamin C: 23.4mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 0.8mg