Mozzarella Caprese

Name: Mozzarella Caprese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh mozzarella (1/4-inch thick); 3 Vine-ripe tomatoes or Heirloom if in season (1/4-inch thick slices); extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pinches Kosher Salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 bunch fresh basil (about 25 leaves)

1 step

Prep:10min

Mozzarella Caprese, also known as Insalata Caprese, is a simple recipe. One of Italy’s most famous summertime salads consists of mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil drizzled with olive oil.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:04:49 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories391.2 kcal (20%)

Total Fat29.2 g (42%)

Carbs6.3 g (2%)

Sugars3.5 g (4%)

Protein26.5 g (53%)

Sodium774.3 mg (39%)

Fiber1.3 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 poundfresh mozzarella

1/4-inch thick

3tomatoes

Vine-ripe, or Heirloom if in season, 1/4-inch thick slices

extra-virgin olive oil

2 pincheskosher salt

1 pinchground black pepper

1 bunchfresh basil

Instructions

Step 1

On a large, shallow platter, alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

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