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Quick Caprese Salad
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Quick Caprese Salad

This stunning Caprese salad takes just 10 minutes to assemble and showcases the beautiful simplicity of Italian cuisine. Fresh mozzarella ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil make this one of the quickest and most impressive salads you can serve.

4.5
10 min
🍴4 servings
🔥280 cal
🔖Easy
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A classic Italian Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella tomatoes and basil drizzled in olive oil ready in 10 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

280Calories
14gProtein
7gCarbs
22gFat
2gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

salad

dressing

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Instructions

1

Slice and Arrange

Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into quarter-inch thick rounds and arrange them in alternating layers on a large serving platter.

2

Add the Basil

Tuck fresh basil leaves between and around the tomato and mozzarella slices for color and fragrance.

3

Dress and Serve

Drizzle the arranged salad generously with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze then season with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper before serving.

Substitutions

balsamic glazefresh lemon juice and a pinch of sugar for a lighter dressing
fresh mozzarellaburrata cheese for an even creamier and more indulgent experience

Common mistakes

Using cold refrigerated mozzarella straight from the fridge which dulls its flavor and texture
Using underripe tomatoes which lack the sweetness and juice that make this salad shine
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