Caprese Salad
Caprese is a classic Italian dish that highlights the delightful flavors of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, perfect for appetizers or light meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 Roma Tomatoes Choose ripe for the best flavor.
- 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella cheese (sliced) Use high-quality for creamy texture.
- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin preferred.
- Salt and Black Pepper To taste.
- Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar or Balsamic glaze (optional)
- Fresh leaves Basil Use fresh for optimal flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese.
- Layer the sliced tomatoes, sliced cheese and fresh basil leaves on a serving platter, overlapping.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Spritz with balsamic vinegar or drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
Serving
- Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate to let the flavors marry, for about 2 hours.
- Enjoy with sliced baguette as an appetizer, or alone as a salad.
Notes
Best to consume within one day for freshness. For presentation, use a colorful platter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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