Italian Cuisine Lunch Snack

Caprese Salad

Name: Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pcs Tomato; 150 g Mozzarella; 10 pcs Basil Leaf; 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar; 1 tbsp Olive Oil

🔪 PREP TIME 10 mins

🔥 COOK TIME 15 mins

🍽️ SERVINGS 2 Servings

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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving

Calories 801 kcal

Protein 25.1 g

Carbs 124.5 g

Fat 24.7 g

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2 Servings

Tomato

2 pcs
Mozzarella

150 g
Basil Leaf

10 pcs
Balsamic Vinegar

1 tbsp
Olive Oil

1 tbsp

💡 Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Caprese Salad

Fresh tomato and mozzarella salad.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Caprese Salad

🔥 Prep

Slice the 2 tomatoes into ½‑inch thick rounds.
Slice the 150 g mozzarella into ½‑inch thick rounds.
Rinse and pat dry the 10 basil leaves, then tear them into bite‑size pieces.

🔥 Cook

1. Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices alternately in a circular pattern on a serving platter, taking about 2 minutes.
2. Scatter the torn basil leaves over the layered slices, taking 1 minute.
3. Drizzle the 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar evenly over the salad, using a slow pour for about 30 seconds.
4. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tossing lightly for 10 seconds.