Caprese Salad (Insalata Caprese)
Quick, easy and delicious, the best salad to serve as an appetizer or a side dish for lunch and/or dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into slightly thick slices. Place them on a platter, alternating.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Sprinkle with dried parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Serve as a side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Use the freshest mozzarella you can for the best flavor and texture. I like to buy it the day I plan to serve it.
- Make sure your tomatoes are super ripe so that they are at there sweetest.
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into even thicknesses.
- This simple dish is all about the ingredients, so use the best you can!
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1194IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 1mg