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A Caprese salad recipe served on a white plate with thick slices of red tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and dried herbs.

Caprese Salad Recipe

A Caprese Salad Recipe of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, elevated with high-quality olive oil, flaky salt, and a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar. Simple, elegant, and perfect for entertaining or quick summer meals.
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Caprese salad dressing, Caprese salad for two, Caprese salad ingredients, Caprese salad near me, Caprese salad pasta, Caprese salad recipe Jamie Oliver, Caprese salad recipes, Caprese salad with lettuce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Resting: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Serrated knife (For slicing tomatoes and mozzarella evenly)
  • 1 Large serving platter (For arranging caprese layers beautifully)
  • 1 Kitchen shears (For trimming basil leaves)
  • 1 Small spoons (For drizzling olive oil and balsamic)
  • 1 Clean kitchen towels ((Optional) For pressing mozzarella to remove excess moisture)

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella - room temperature
  • 3–4 medium Ripe tomatoes -sliced ¼ inch
  • Fresh basil leaves - Picked and clean
  • 3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil - high quality
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt - to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Cracked black pepper - to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Aged balsamic vinegar - optional drizzle
  • Optional Basil flowers - garnish
  • Optional Clean kitchen towels - for pressing mozzarella

Instructions

  • Let fresh mozzarella reach room temperature before slicing.
    Raw ingredients for a Caprese salad on a wooden board: whole tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil, olive oil, sea salt in a small bowl, and a mix of pepper and herbs.
  • Cut ripe tomatoes into ¼-inch thick slices evenly.
    Sliced tomatoes and mozzarella arranged on a wooden board, garnished with chopped basil, with a serrated knife on the left and a bunch of fresh basil on the right.
  • Pick fresh basil leaves or make thin ribbons for layering.
  • Alternate layers of tomato and mozzarella on a platter.
    A hand pouring olive oil over a Caprese salad composed of tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar on a light background.
  • Sprinkle salt, pepper, drizzle olive oil, and add balsamic if desired.
    A beautifully arranged Caprese salad on a white plate, made with slices of red, green, and brown tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, topped with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 280kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 14g (28%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 40mg (13%) | Sodium: 500mg (22%) | Potassium: 500mg (14%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 1200IU (24%) | Vitamin C: 20mg (24%) | Calcium: 200mg (20%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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