Authentic Caprese Salad Recipe: Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Basil

Preparation Time:

5 min

Difficulty:

Novice

Ingredients:

• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 250g of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 50g of fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Serving platter

Instructions:

• Start by washing the tomatoes and basil leaves under cold water.
• Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds and arrange them on a serving platter.
• Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into thick slices and layer them on top of the tomatoes.
• Tuck in the fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices for an appealing presentation.
• Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top.
• Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 144kcal
• Carbs: 4g
• Proteins: 8g
• Fats: 14g