10-Minute Simple Caprese Salad with Basil You’ll Crave
A fresh and easy Caprese salad with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes and mozzarella into even rounds.
- Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices alternately on a plate.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for best flavor.
- Fresh mozzarella works better than pre-shredded.
- Add a pinch of flaky sea salt for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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