Caprese Salad — FamilyPlate recipe🍅

Caprese Salad

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze

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✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
0 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch

Nutrition per serving

AI estimate — approximate
250
Calories
kcal
12g
Protein
16g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

👶 Kid-Friendly🌶️ mild Spice

Ingredients

  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash the tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with a towel.

  2. 2

    Slice each tomato into even slices, about 1/4 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Slice the fresh mozzarella into similar-sized slices as the tomatoes.

  4. 4

    On a serving platter, alternate layers of tomato and mozzarella slices in a circular pattern or in overlapping rows.

  5. 5

    Tuck whole basil leaves between the layers of tomato and mozzarella.

  6. 6

    Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the salad.

  7. 7

    Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top of the salad.

  8. 8

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.