Description
This Caprese Salad combines ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil for a refreshing dish. Perfect for a quick summer meal or light appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- balsamic vinegar optional
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into ¼-inch-thick rounds.
- Arrange the slices of tomatoes and cheese on a plate or platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes.
Feel free to customize with additional herbs or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for extra spice.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for a short time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg