Description
A fresh and vibrant salad made with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- On a large platter, alternate slices of tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the slices.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Feel free to add avocado or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Caprese Salad, fresh salad, Italian salad, tomato mozzarella salad, summer salad