Traditional Caprese Salad Recipe
Let your taste buds "rome" the streets of Italy with our traditional Caprese salad recipe -- ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil are all dressed in a simple yet delightful blend of extra virgin olive oil and seasonings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe beef tomatoes sliced
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella sliced
- fresh basil leaves
- extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt and black pepper
- dried oregano
- 1 tbsp capers
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Plate the sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the ingredients and season with salt and black pepper.
- Top the salad with dried oregano and capers. Enjoy as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Add sliced avocados to the traditional caprese salad for a creamy twist or a drizzle of balsamic reduction for a pop of flavor. Then top the salad with croutons (or cubes of toasted bread) for a nice crunch.
- Want to serve this up as an entrée but you're worried it might not be sufficient? Add some proteins like grilled chicken slices.
- Summertime calling? Want an even more refreshing option? Add grilled peaches or watermelon for a quirky touch OR instead of adding the fruit, replace the tomatoes with them.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 563mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1980IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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