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Caprese salad on a plate.
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5 from 3 votes

Caprese Salad

This caprese salad recipe is a classic recipe with an optional twist of toasted pine nuts! This salad is a perfect side dish for dinner or a delicious lunch for any day of the week.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Caprese Salad
Servings: 4
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

  • 4 large roma tomatoes sliced
  • 16 oz. Mozzarella cheese log sliced into rounds
  • 18-20 medium/large fresh basil leaves
  • 2.5 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • â…› teaspoon salt
  • â…› teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Optional: 2-4 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  • Begin by plating the caprese salad. Layer the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a plate or platter alternating between the three ingredients. 
    Caprese salad on a plate with fresh basil.
  • Once all of the ingredients are layered, drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the ingredients. 
  • Season the caprese salad with salt and pepper. 
  • Finally, sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the whole salad. 
    Caprese salad on a plate.
  • Serve alone or with a warm baguette and enjoy!
    Caprese salad on a cutting board with slices of bread.

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Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g