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Classic Italian Caprese Salad

you can’t beat tomatoes and mozzarella
You can’t beat tomatoes and mozzarella
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Ingredients

Adjust Servings:
Buffalo mozzarella 2 or medium-large fresh mozzarella
20 Grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, or 2 large firm ripe tomatoes
2-3 pinches Salt
¼ -½ tsp Dried oregano
3 tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin, divided
5-10 Basil fresh leaves

Nutritional information

79
Calories
7g
Fat
4g
Carbohydrates
1g
Protein
1mg
Cholesterol
200mg
Sodium

Classic Italian Caprese Salad recipe

Classic Italian Caprese Salad doesn’t need a presentation! Made with just a few simple ingredients you might already have in your fridge, this salad comes together beautifully and will take your meal to the next level. Personally, I consider this easy salad recipe fancy enough to serve at a dinner party.

Who said salads are all about the greens? Not this extremely flavorful Italian classic, which features layers of ripe and juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella slices, basil, a pinch of salt, and high-quality extra-virgin olive oil. A pro tip: this dish calls for good ingredients. Who could resist this? Definitely not me!

To make the Classic Italian Caprese Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Classic Italian Caprese Salad

Steps to make Classic Italian Caprese Salad

  1. 1

    Slice mozzarella

    2

    Slice 2 mozzarella balls and drain in a sieve.

  2. 2

    Slice and season tomatoes

    2

    Slice the tomatoes in half. If using large tomatoes, slice them into ⅓-inch-thick slices. Transfer the tomatoes to a bowl and toss with 2-3 pinches of salt, ¼ -½ a teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.

  3. 3

    Assemble salad

    3

    Arrange the mozzarella slices on a platter and spoon the tomato mixture over. Top with fresh basil leaves.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately with a good drizzle of olive oil and enjoy!

This Classic Italian Caprese Salad is an easy yet flavorful summer salad. Give this simple and elegant recipe a try soon, and please come back to leave us a comment below.

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Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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Athina

The authentic taste of Italy! Thanks for sharing.

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