Caprese Salad

This is a super easy step-by-step tutorial on how to make the Insalata Caprese, or the Caprese Salad! This classic Italian dish features fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal or as a side dish for any occasion. Watch now and let me show you two simple ways to prepare and plate this classic dish, with some special diet options and an exotic twist for basil substitution!

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Caprese Salad

Yield: 4

Author: Melody Hu

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

• Tomatoes, Heirloom or Beef Heart Tomatoes, 1 count (~16oz/453g)
• Mozzarella cheese, 1 count (~16oz/453g)
• Fresh basil leaves, 2~3 leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp
• Balsamic vinegar glaze or balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp
• Fleur de sel or sea salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cut tomatoes to your desired shape, either roughly chopped or cut into large slices then use a cookie cutter to cut out even rounds
2. Tear mozzarella to bite-size chunks or cut into rounds
3. Plate tomatoes and mozzarella as you like
4. Roughly tear basil leaves into small pieces or cut basil leaves into chiffonade, garnish as you like
5. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze on top
6. Finish with a sprinkle of finishing salt and fresh-ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

602.36

Fat

27.28 g

Sat. Fat

8.6 g

Carbs

1.51 g

Fiber

0.02 g

Net carbs

1.5 g

Sugar

0.62 g

Protein

82.04 g

Sodium

540.3 mg

Cholesterol

569.43 mg