Vibrant Caprese Salad

Name: Vibrant Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 250 g Fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or large ball); 2 whole Ripe tomatoes (beefsteak or Roma); 0.5 cups Fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp Balsamic glaze (optional); 1 pinch Flaky sea salt; 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper

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Priya Patel

Time

10 minutes

Servings

Calories

268

A simple yet elegant Italian salad showcasing the colors of the Italian flag with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.

268

cal

14.5g

protein

5.7g

carbs

21.1g

fat

Ingredients (7)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or large ball)	250 g	188	14g	1g	14g
Ripe tomatoes (beefsteak or Roma)	2 whole	11	1g	2g	0g
Fresh basil leaves	0.5 cups	1	0g	0g	0g
Extra virgin olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Balsamic glaze (optional)	1 tbsp	6	0g	2g	0g
Flaky sea salt	1 pinch	0	0g	0g	0g
Freshly ground black pepper	1 pinch	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (7)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or large ball)	250 g	188	14g	1g	14g
Ripe tomatoes (beefsteak or Roma)	2 whole	11	1g	2g	0g
Fresh basil leaves	0.5 cups	1	0g	0g	0g
Extra virgin olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Balsamic glaze (optional)	1 tbsp	6	0g	2g	0g
Flaky sea salt	1 pinch	0	0g	0g	0g
Freshly ground black pepper	1 pinch	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
If using a large mozzarella ball, slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Slice tomatoes into similar thickness rounds.
Step 2
Arrange alternating slices of mozzarella and tomato on a serving platter. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the slices.
Step 3
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 4
If desired, lightly drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Step 5
Serve immediately as an appetizer or light side dish.

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