Caprese Salad
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A plate of sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Served right away.
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe tomato sliced
- 3–4 slices fresh mozzarella (about ¼-inch thick)
- 5–6 fresh basil leaves
- 1–2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Equipment
- cutting board
- chef’s knife
Directions
- Layer the tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate, tucking a basil leaf between the slices.
- Drizzle with the olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve right away.
Nutrition
Serving: 223g | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 1724IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 0.9mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ripe tomato counted as tomatoes, fresh mozzarella counted as whole-milk mozzarella (28 g a slice). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.