Caprese Salad Recipe
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Refreshing Caprese salad brings Italian sunshine to your plate with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Simple ingredients dance together, inviting you to savor Mediterranean flavors in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
Select ripe, vibrant tomatoes and slice them into uniform, approximately 1/4-inch (0.6-centimeter) thick rounds.
Carefully slice fresh mozzarella into similar thickness as tomato slices, ensuring even presentation.
Create a visually appealing arrangement by layering tomato and mozzarella slices in an overlapping, slightly staggered pattern across a clean serving platter.
Gently tear fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces to release their aromatic oils and distribute them generously over the layered tomatoes and mozzarella.
Sprinkle premium flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper across the salad, focusing on even coverage for balanced seasoning.
Drizzle high-quality extra virgin olive oil in a light, circular motion to enhance the ingredients’ natural flavors.
Complete the dish with a delicate zigzag of aged balsamic glaze, ensuring each slice receives a touch of sweet-tangy reduction.
Serve immediately at room temperature to maximize the ingredients’ vibrant flavors and optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 4
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Sugar Content
- 4g
- Sodium Content
- 280mg
- Fat Content
- 18g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 6g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 5g
- Fiber Content
- 2g
- Protein Content
- 7g
- Cholesterol Content
- 20mg
