Italian Caprese Salad Recipe Video

Caprese salad is a very simple Italian salad made with mozzarella, tomatoes, olives and basil. This salad is served as a starter or appetizer instead of being served as a side dish, unlike all other Italian salads. Some variations to the basic salad recipe can be made with dressings and sauces.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishVegetarian
Main Ingredient, Interest Group

Ingredients

 Tomato1 , sliced
 Tomato1 , sliced
 Mozzarella cheese slices4
 Mozzarella cheese slices4
 Basil leaves4
 Basil leaves4
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Olives2
 Olives2
 Salt To Taste
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Balsamic vinegar1 Cup (16 tbs), thickened
 Balsamic vinegar1 Cup (16 tbs), thickened

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 717 Calories from Fat 366

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 42 g64.1%

Saturated Fat 17.6 g88.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 88.5 mg29.5%

Sodium 1286.3 mg53.6%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g16.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.3%

Sugars 40.3 g

Protein 27 g54.5%

Vitamin A 39.9% Vitamin C 27.2%

Calcium 65% Iron 15.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Assemble tomato, slices of mozzarella, basil leaves, olives on a bed of lettuce leaves.
2. Boil balsamic vinegar to thicken it.
3. Spread the balsamic vinegar reduction over the salad.
4. Drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper.
Serve.
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Editors Review

Why not try out this simple Italian Caprese salad with mozzarella, tomatoes, olives and basil. Watch this wonderful video to make an appetizing salad that can be a great addition to your party menu as well. Some variations can be made with dressings and sauces to the basic salad recipe. Try it out....
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