Meals Matter

Caprese salad

Contributed By: mbligh
strongwomen.com

This delicious dish is often served as the antipasto for an Italian dinner.

Ingredients

2-4 Large, fresh, ripe tomatoes

8 ounces Fresh Buffalo mozzarella

1 bunch Fresh basil

2 tablespoons Olive oil

1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash tomatoes and basil. Core tomatoes and cut into thin-to-medium slices. Slice mozzarella into thin slices (you can make them thicker, it just depends upon your taste). Place a single layer of basil on four plates (3-4 leaves each); then layer tomato slices on top of the basil (3-4 slices per plate). Top each slice of tomato with mozzarella. Drizzle one-half tablespoon of olive oil and one-quarter tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over each dish, and lightly season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes before serving.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)

Nutrient Information

Calories: 260
Total Fat: 17
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 10
Calcium: 468
Fiber: 2.5