Introducing one of my favorite simple salad recipes. This tomato, basil and mozzarella Caprese salad is a summer favorite that our entire family loves. When our tomatoes are season, we often do this in the summer. This classic Italian dish is lightweight, delicious and delicious!
Classic Capres salad
This appetizer (or side dish) is really not easy. All it takes is some slices, arrangements and sprinkles of herbs. It is known in Italy as Instalata Caprese, no one determines its origins, although it is believed to have begun on Capree. Others point out that this is similar to the Italian flag being patriotic. But it happened, this herb tomato salad is so good!
Put together quickly, but still looks impressive, perfect for a weekday dinner or your next barbecue.
I often find the easiest recipes are sometimes the most delicious. Especially when they use seasonal produce. After picking, few things are better than really fresh peaches, tomatoes or salads.
Caprese Ingredients
Since the ingredients are simple, there is not much hidden in terms of Caprese. Watery rubber tomatoes taste bad here. I love using native tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes as the best caprese salad at farmers markets. Some fresh black pepper and flaky sea salt or kosher salt do help to give off the tomato flavor. Any quality salt will work.
I like salad plains, but you can also add lowered balsamic (also known as balsamic glaze) or vinegar drizzle. To cook, add some grilled chicken to the side!
For interesting variants, try a single Caprese salad skewers. Bring the skewers on grape tomatoes or shredded cherry tomatoes to the middle of the basil leaves and mozzarella.
Italian caprese salad recipe
Delicious and simple Capres salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and spices.
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Cut the tomatoes into 1/4 or ½-inch-thick slices and discard the top and bottom slices.
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Substitute tomato and fresh mozzarella slices on serving plate.
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Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic salt.
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Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
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If used and served, add drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Nutritional facts
Italian caprese salad recipe
The amount per portion (1 portion)
Calories 313
Fat calories 234
Daily Value %*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated fat 9G56%
Polyunsaturated fat 2g
Monounsaturated fat 14 grams
cholesterol 45mg15%
sodium 943mg41%
Potassium 343mg10%
carbohydrate 6G2%
Fiber Optic 2G8%
Sugar 4g4%
protein 14g28%
Vitamin A. 1488iu30%
Vitamin C 17mgtwenty one%
calcium 303mg30%
iron 1mg6%
*Percent daily value is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Ever had a Parkress salad and fresh tomatoes? What is your favorite summer salad recipe? Share below!
