Simple Caprese Salad
Super easy yet elegant and delicious, this Simple Caprese Salad can be put together in no time. Adding a pop of color and a bright, fresh flavor, it’ll make the perfect side dish for your next dinner party or really any dinner!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 248kcal
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 Beefsteak Tomatoes Sliced and core removed
- 16 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Sliced
- 20 leaves Fresh Basil Approximately 20 leaves
- Pesto Optional. To taste.
Instructions
- Slice 2 - 3 Beefsteak Tomatoes in ½ to ¾ inch thick slices. Cut the slices in half top to bottom.2 - 3 Beefsteak Tomatoes
- Lay out the pre-sliced log of fresh mozzarella and cut it in half lengthwise.16 ounces Fresh Mozzarella
- Arrange the tomato and fresh mozzarella slice halves in an alternating pattern on the serving plate. I usually lay it out in a fanned circle.
- Place a fresh basil leaf on top of each slice of mozzarella.20 leaves Fresh Basil
- If you are using pesto, drizzle over the fanned tomato and mozzarella.Pesto
- Serve cool.
Equipment
- Serrated Steak Knife Or whatever you prefer for slicing tomatoes.
- Chef's Knife For cutting the mozzarella.
Notes
- Additional Toppings
- As an alternative to the pesto, you could also dress up this Simple Caprese Salad with a keto balsamic glaze or just a small drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Simple Caprese Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
248
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
60
mg
20
%
Sodium
480
mg
21
%
Potassium
331
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
1543
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
396
mg
40
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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