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Classic Italian Caprese Salad

Classic Italian Caprese Salad

By Shona Bonewit

Total: 15 minutes
SaladItalianVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella
  • 3 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 bunch Fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic reduction
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper

Instructions

1

Slice the fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices and set aside.

2

Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.

3

On a serving platter, alternate slices of mozzarella and tomato. Overlap them slightly to fit.

4

Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers of tomato and mozzarella. Use as many leaves as you like for additional flavor.

5

Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomato and mozzarella slices.

6

Lightly sprinkle the salt and pepper over the salad for seasoning.

7

Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top for added flavor.

8

Serve the Caprese Salad immediately, or allow it to sit for a few minutes for flavors to meld.

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Classic Italian Caprese Salad

By Shona Bonewit

SaladItalianVegetarian
Classic Italian Caprese Salad - Fresh mozzarella, Tomatoes recipe

This Salad Italian Vegetarian recipe is ready in 15 minutes and features Fresh mozzarella, Tomatoes, Fresh basil and other delicious ingredients. Contains 320 calories total.

15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella
  • 3 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 bunch Fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic reduction
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper

Instructions

1

Slice the fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices and set aside.

2

Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.

3

On a serving platter, alternate slices of mozzarella and tomato. Overlap them slightly to fit.

4

Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers of tomato and mozzarella. Use as many leaves as you like for additional flavor.

5

Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomato and mozzarella slices.

6

Lightly sprinkle the salt and pepper over the salad for seasoning.

7

Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top for added flavor.

8

Serve the Caprese Salad immediately, or allow it to sit for a few minutes for flavors to meld.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 320

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