Cooking Lucid
Caprese Salad
Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic. The colors of the Italian flag on a plate — summer simplicity at its finest.
Prep 10 min
Cook 0 min
Total 10 min
Serves 4
Appetizer·Italian·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Assemble
- 4 large ripe tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or vinegar
- Flaky sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Arrange the salad
Alternate tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter in an overlapping pattern. Tuck basil leaves between slices.
- 2
Dress and serve
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season with flaky salt and pepper. Serve immediately at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving: 320 cal · 18g protein · 8g carbs · 24g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
