Italian Caprese Salad Recipes

CAPRESE SALAD {HOW ITALIANS MAKE IT}

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Caprese Salad or Insalata Caprese or tomato, mozzarella and basil salad is a a cult dish of Italian couisine.

Provided by Italian Recipe Book

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3-4 medium size tomatoes (, preferable of the same size)
8-10 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese
Handful basil leaves
Dried oregano
Salt
Fresh black pepper to taste ((optional))

Steps:

Wash and dry tomatoes and basil with a paper towel.
Cut each tomato and mozzarella ball into slices.
Layer tomato, mozzarella and basil slices on a platter.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and oregano or black pepper if you like.
Serve as a salad or as an appetizer.

THE BEST CAPRESE SALAD

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This classic Italian caprese salad is quintessential summer fare. Serve with a chilled white wine and enjoy in the sunshine or on a balmy summer evening!

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
½ cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Arrange tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves on a serving plate, alternating between them. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 748.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CAPRESE SALAD

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Make this classic Italian tricolore salad for a starter or side. It's incredibly simple but, when made with perfectly ripe tomatoes, is a real delight

Provided by Adam Bush

Categories Side dish, Starter

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced
2 balls of mozzarella (or vegetarian alternative), sliced
handful of basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Arrange the slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter, alternating between slices of each, and sprinkle over the basil leaves. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then drizzle over the olive oil and vinegar. Serve straightaway.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

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