How to Make Simple Caprese Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Caprese salad is a classic Italian dish that is simple, fresh, and delicious. This salad is perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish to accompany any meal. Made with just a few key ingredients, it's a perfect way to showcase the flavors of the peak-season tomatoes and fresh basil.

The simplicity of the caprese salad allows the ingredients to shine, making it a perfect dish for showcasing the best of summer produce. The combination of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fra...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
  • 16 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 16 thick slices ripe slicing tomato
  • 32 leaves fresh basil
  • olive oil
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cut roasted red peppers into 16 large pieces. Starting at the edge of a serving platter, place a slice of tomato, a basil leaf, a slice of mozzarella cheese, a piece of roasted pepper, and another basil leaf. Continue in that pattern, forming a spiral from the outside in, until all the ingredients have been arranged; salad should end in the center of the platter. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and black olives.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 479mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 468mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 201mg