Caprese Salad

A fresh and simple Italian salad made with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes ripe and sliced
8 oz mozzarella cheese fresh and sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaves washed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Method

Assembly

On a serving platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor.

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