Traditional Caprese Salad

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and refreshing Traditional Caprese Salad, a quintessential Italian dish that celebrates simple, high-quality ingredients. Featuring ripe heirloom tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil leaves, this no-cook recipe is a perfect harmony of fresh flavors and textures. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a touch of balsamic glaze, then lightly seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, each bite is a burst of summery goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free and vegetarian salad is ideal as a light starter or a colorful side dish. Impress your guests with this elegant yet easy-to-make classic that’s sure to steal the spotlight on any dining table.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 large fresh tomatoes (preferably ripe heirloom or Roma tomatoes)
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• 12 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
• 0.5 tsp sea salt
• 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Step 2

Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into 1/4-inch thick rounds, roughly matching the size of the tomato slices.

Step 3

On a large serving platter or plate, arrange the tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and fresh basil leaves in an alternating pattern (e.g., tomato, mozzarella, basil). Slightly overlap each piece for presentation.

Step 4

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the assembled salad.

Step 5

Drizzle the balsamic glaze in a thin, zigzag pattern over the top of the salad for added flavor and visual appeal.

Step 6

Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the salad to taste.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	827.9 grams (827.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1073

Total Fat 77.80g	100%
Saturated Fat 36.60g	183%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 178mg	59%
Sodium 2619mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 40.40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 7.00g	25%
Total Sugars 31.90g
Protein 54.10g	108%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1233mg	95%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1547mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.9%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 15.0%