Caprese Salad
Prep: 10 minutes • Serves: 4
(Photo as shown serves 2)
2 fresh tomatoes
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves plus additional leaves for garnish
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves plus additional leaves for garnish
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1. Slice tomatoes and mozzarella into equal size thickness.
2. On 2 salad plates, alternately stack tomato and cheese slices.
3. Liberally sprinkle chopped basil on top and drizzle each with 1-1/2 tablespoons vinaigrette in and around tomato-cheese stacks. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Approximate nutritional values per serving: 187 Calories, 15g Fat (6g Saturated), 30mg Cholesterol, 266mg Sodium, 4g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 13g Protein