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Caprese Salad

Irresistible 5-Minute Caprese Salad That Tastes Like Sunshine

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

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 200g fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate.
  2. Place basil leaves between the slices.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
  • Fresh mozzarella works better than pre-shredded.
  • Add a pinch of oregano for extra aroma.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Caprese Salad, Italian, Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil