Caprese Salad

Name: Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced; 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 20 leaves fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (or reduction); to taste sea salt; to taste freshly ground black pepper

A classic Italian salad made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Simple yet elegant, it showcases the colors of the Italian flag.

15 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

ItalianSaladNo-CookVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
20 leaves fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic glaze (or reduction)
to taste sea salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Arrange alternating slices of 4 sliced vine-ripened tomatoes and 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella cheese on a serving platter or individual plates.
2

Tuck 20 leaves fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
3

Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the arranged salad.
4

Drizzle 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (or reduction) over the salad in a zigzag pattern.
5

Season with to taste sea salt and to taste freshly ground black pepper.
6

Serve immediately at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Caprese Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Caprese Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Caprese Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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