Recipe
Caprese Salad
Fresh Italian salad of tomato, mozzarella and basil. Zero cooking required - just slice and arrange.
Caprese Salad takes about 10 minutes and makes 2 servings. Each serving has 578 kcal.
- Preparation
- 10 minutes
- Cooking
- 0 minutes
- Total time
- 10 minutes
- Servings
- 2
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 578 kcal
- Protein
- 28.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12.8 g
- Fat
- 46.9 g
Ingredients
- Tomatoes3 pcs
- Fresh mozzarella250 g
- Basil15 g
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Balsamic vinegar1 tbsp
- Salt1 pinch
- Pepper1 pinch
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry 3 tomatoes. Cut them into slices about 5 mm thick. Discard the stem end.
- 2
Slice 250 g of mozzarella into rounds of similar thickness to the tomatoes.
Tip: Fresh mozzarella slices best when cold straight from the fridge. A sharp knife prevents tearing.
- 3
On a serving plate, alternate tomato and mozzarella slices in a circle or row, overlapping slightly. Tuck 15 g of fresh basil between the slices.
- 4
Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over the top. Season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper. Serve immediately.
Tip: Use the best olive oil you have - in this simple dish, the quality of ingredients matters most.
Cooking methods
On the stove
No cooking required - this is a cold salad. Simply slice, arrange, and dress.
On induction
No cooking required - this is a cold salad. Simply slice, arrange, and dress.
Over an open fire
No heat needed - perfect for outdoor dining. Assemble on-site for a fresh, light starter.
Recipe questions
- How long does this recipe take?
- Plan for about 10 minutes from start to finish.
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings.
- Can I cook this recipe on induction?
- Yes. No cooking required - this is a cold salad. Simply slice, arrange, and dress.
- Can I cook this recipe over an open fire?
- Yes. No heat needed - perfect for outdoor dining. Assemble on-site for a fresh, light starter.
- Which dietary preferences does this recipe support?
- This recipe is tagged: vegetarian, glutenFree.
In the app
Cooking the way it should feel
One step on screen, a timer that keeps going, and clear progress until the dish is done.
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