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Caprese Salad

For a caprese salad, make sure you use the best quality ingredients you can afford. In season tomatoes, the best quality olive oil and mozzarella and fresh basil. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 4 tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 ounces mozzarella, sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves either whole or sliced chiffonade
  • 4 Tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher, or coarse flaked sea salt to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Wash, core and slice the tomatoes about 1/4" thick. 
  • Slice mozzarella about 1/4" thick. Layer tomatoes, basil and mozzarella on a plate. Drizzle each "stack" with olive oil. Season with kosher or sea salt, (coarse, not fine) and fresh cracked black pepper to taste. 

Notes

  • Use the freshest tomatoes and basil you can find.
  • Avoid using low moisture mozzarella. Brine packed mozzarella is best.
  • Use sea salt or coarse kosher salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1408IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 1mg