Caprese Salad (How Italians Make It)
See how to make this iconic Caprese Salad the Italian Way. And by all means, avoid making the most common mistakes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 234kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium size tomatoes , preferably of the same size
- 8-10 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese , 250-300 grams
- Handful basil leaves
- Dried oregano
- Salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh black pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Drain mozzarella cheese from liquid and let it sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
- Slice each mozzarella ball into about ⅓ inch (8 millimeters) slices. If needed, tap with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Wash, dry and slice tomatoes approximately the same thickness of mozzarella balls.
- Tap basil basil leaves with a slightly damp paper towel.
- Layer tomato, mozzarella slices and basil leaves on a platter.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and oregano or black pepper if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1152IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 1mg