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Caprese Salad with Balsamic

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Updated Dec 5, 2019
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The word “summer” could definitely be defined by this salad. Perfect as an appetizer or a fresh side, the caprese salad with its balsamic drizzle is a wonderful way to use up garden tomatoes.

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  • Tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella are an essential summertime combination. This caprese salad is stacked with slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, layered with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic and olive oil. It’s perfect as a light meal or snack. Serve it al fresco at a backyard get-together, assemble for a quick lunch or enjoy it as a side salad. Whatever way you decide to eat it, a caprese salad is a perfect excuse to use up all those extra tomatoes you got from the farmers’ market.

Caprese Salad with Balsamic

  • Prep Time 5 min
  • Total 5 min
  • Servings 1
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium to large tomato
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Slice the tomato in approximately 1/4 inch thick slices. Do the same for the mozzarella.
  • Step 
    2
    Alternate layers between the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. First, a tomato slice, then mozzarella slice, then a couple leaves of basil; beginning and ending with tomatoes.
  • Step 
    3
    Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

520 Calories
42g Total Fat
26g Protein
11g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
520
Calories from Fat
380
Total Fat
42g
64%
Saturated Fat
20g
98%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
100mg
34%
Sodium
820mg
34%
Potassium
420mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
8g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
45%
45%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
70%
70%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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