Caprese Salad

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

10m

This refreshing Caprese salad is a simple and elegant dish featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with the best extra-virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of coarse sea salt and black pepper, it's a perfect summertime appetizer or light lunch.

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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1 1/2 pounds (675g) best-quality ripe tomatoes, mixed sizes, at room temperature

8 to 12 ounces (225 to 340g) best-quality fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into bite-size chunks (see notes)

Best-quality extra-virgin olive oil

Coarse sea salt, such as Maldon or fleur de sel

Coarsely ground fresh black pepper

6 to 8 fresh basil leaves

Steps

Cut tomatoes into an assortment of slices and chunks and spread over a large plate in a single, slightly overlapping layer. Tuck chunks of mozzarella into the tomato pieces. Drizzle generously with extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and black pepper. Tear basil leaves into small pieces with your fingertips and spread them on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

193kcal

9%
Fat

14g

0%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

3g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

11g

0%
Cholesterol

31mg

1%
Sodium

158mg

7%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Caprese Salad

Ingredients

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts