Caprese Salad Recipe

This is one of my favorite simple salad recipes.

My husband is Italian, and therefore likes all food that comes from “The Boot”. This tomato, basil, and mozzarella Caprese salad is an easy summer favorite that he loves (and the kids do to!). We make this often when our tomatoes are in season. This classic Italian dish is light, flavorful, and delicious!

Caprese Salad

I often find that the most simple recipes are sometimes the most delicious. This is especially true of recipes that contain seasonal produce during the time it is in season. Few things taste better than a truly fresh peach, tomato, or salad when they were just picked.

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Italian Caprese Salad Recipe

Katie Wells

Delicious and simple Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozarella, basil, olive oil, and spices.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 301 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1 slice raw mozzarella cheese (per tomato slice)
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic salt
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves  (shredded)
• ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

 

• Slice tomatoes in ¼ or ½ inch thick slices, discarding top and bottom slice.
• Fan alternating tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving dish.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
• Sprinkle with shredded fresh basil.
• Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

Notes

Some people like to drizzle the finished salad with balsamic vinegar. I prefer ours plain, but if you like balsamic vinegar, drizzle away!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of totalCalories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 6.6gProtein: 13.7gFat: 25.4gSaturated Fat: 9.2gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 667mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 4g

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