Appetizer: Italy – Caprese (Caprese Salad)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Ingredients
Heirloom tomatoes, sliced Fresh mozzarella (fior di latte or buffalo mozzarella), sliced Fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil Balsamic reduction or good balsamic vinegar, to taste Sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Alternate slices of heirloom tomato and mozzarella on a serving plate, finishing with basil leaves. 2. Drizzle generously with extra-virgin olive oil and a little balsamic if desired. 3. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve at room temperature.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 60 kcal
Fat: 6.8 g
Saturated fat: 0.9 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Potassium: 0 mg
Calcium: 0 mg
Iron: 0.04 mg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Fat, Saturated fat, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Iron are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.