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Caprese Summer Salad with Fresh Basil

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A refreshing summer salad featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil—perfect for picnics and gatherings.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp flaky salt
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the tomatoes into thick slices and arrange them on a large plate.
  2. Slice the mozzarella and tuck it between the slices of tomato.
  3. Chop or tear the fresh basil and scatter it over the salad.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the salad.
  5. Sprinkle with flaky salt and black pepper.
  6. Let it sit for five minutes before serving.

Notes

Use peak-season tomatoes for the best flavor, and let the cheese and tomatoes come to room temperature before slicing for enhanced taste.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No cooking required
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg