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caprese salad

Caprese Salad: 7 Delicious Tips for Freshness and Flavor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

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


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 200g fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into even slices.
  2. On a serving platter, alternate layers of tomato and mozzarella slices.
  3. Tuck whole basil leaves between the layers.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Serve at room temperature for optimal taste.
  • You can add balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: caprese salad, Italian salad, fresh salad, mozzarella salad