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Caprese Salad

Angela Robinson
This is a beautiful summer appetizer. We frequently pair it with prosciutto and melone or a salumi tray. The fresher the basil, tomato, and olive oil, the better!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 212 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tomatoes any flavorful kind will work
  • 1 lb mozzarella cheese, fresh
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
  • basil leaves, fresh

Instructions
 

  • Slice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese about ¼" thick. On a serving plate, make overlapping layers of cheese and tomatoes alternating each layer. Drizzle olive oil on top and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve.

Notes

This can be made well ahead of time, just keep it covered, in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 13gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 896IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 293mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword appetizer, gluten-free, vegetarian
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