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Caprese salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Caprese salad is a delicious Italian recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 0 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 0 Minutes
Total Time 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Cheese; Tomatoes; Basil
Category Dairy; Fruit; Vegetables
Meal Brunch; Lunch; Snack; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine Italian
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 beefsteak tomatoes

  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, thickly sliced

  • 1 bunch basil leaves

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/4 cracked black pepper

Directions

  • Wash and slice the tomatoes thickly, about 1/2 inch in thickness, and arrange the slices in a concentric circle on a plate.

  • Tuck a slice of mozzarella and a clean basil leaf in between each tomato slice.

  • Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top and sprinkle the sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 48 cal

  • Total fat: 20g

  • Saturated fat: 9g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 14g

  • Cholesterol: 48mg

  • Sodium: 470mg

  • Potassium: 260mg

  • Carbohydrate: 3g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 19g