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Caprese Salad

1 serving

10 minutes

Caprese salad is a true embodiment of Italian simplicity and elegance. Originating from the sunny island of Capri, it has become a symbol of Mediterranean cuisine. Tender slices of mozzarella perfectly complement juicy tomatoes, creating a harmony of flavors enhanced by the aroma of fresh basil. Pesto adds richness to the salad, while pine nuts provide a light crunch. Dressed with balsamic cream, Caprese gains a slight sweet tanginess, making it ideal as an appetizer or light summer dinner. This salad not only delights the palate but also attracts the eye with its bright, contrasting colors that echo the palette of the Italian flag.

Energy value per serving
CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates
452.5
kcal
26.2g
grams
38.8g
grams
14.7g
grams
Ingredients
1serving
Tomatoes
200 
g
Mozzarella cheese
125 
g
Pesto
 
to taste
Pine nuts
15 
g
Balsamic cream
1 
tsp
Green
 
to taste
Sea salt
 
to taste
Basil
1 
pc
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Chop the tomatoes into slices 0.5–0.7 cm thick.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Tomatoes200 g
  • 2

    To salt.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sea salt to taste
  • 3

    Place the nuts in a dry skillet and roast over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pine nuts15 g
  • 4

    Place the lettuce leaves on a plate.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Green to taste
  • 5

    Remove the dried nuts from the heat and transfer them to a bowl to cool.

  • 6

    Slice the mozzarella.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Mozzarella cheese125 g
  • 7

    Place a slice of tomato.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Tomatoes200 g
  • 8

    Spread it with pesto sauce (about 1 tsp).

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pesto to taste
  • 9

    Add slices of mozzarella.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Mozzarella cheese125 g
  • 10

    Assemble the salad in this order.

  • 11

    Drizzle with balsamic cream on top. Garnish with a basil leaf.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Balsamic cream1 teaspoon
    2. Basil1 piece
  • 12

    Add nuts and serve.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pine nuts15 g

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