Caprese Salad Recipe
This simple 4 ingredient fresh Italian salad is packet with bright fresh flavors for a delicious salad or side you'll want to eat all summer long!
Servings: 4
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 4 very ripe heirloom tomatoes sliced to 1/4" thickness
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 1/4 cup high quality olive oil
- sea salt flakes and pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Arrange tomato slices onto a large platter.
- Tear mozzarella balls into pieces and top tomato slices.
- Drizzle oil over tomato and cheese and sprinkle with sea salt flakes and pepper.
- Finish with fresh basil leaves and serve with a side of crusty bread.
Notes
Pre Ahead and Storing Instructions
Caprese salad is best when it's made just before serving. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2-3 days, but the cheese and basil will begin to take on the juices of the tomato, changing in texture.
To save time, you can pre-slice the tomatoes and the cheese but store them separately until read to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1408IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 1mg