Easy Caprese (Insalata)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13

Easy Caprese (Insalata) recipe for a refreshing salad

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

287

Sugar

Fat

23g

Easy Caprese (Insalata) is a fresh and vibrant Italian salad that has become a summer favorite in many parts of the world. The salad is made of sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded basil leaves, capers, olive oil, and kosher salt. This salad is perfect for hot summer days and is great for people who want to indulge in healthy eating without sacrificing the taste. It can be enjoyed either as a side dish or as a meal on its own.

Instructions

1.	In a large platter, arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on alternate rows.
2.	Sprinkle the shredded basil leaves and capers on top of the cheese.
3.	Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and sprinkle kosher salt according to taste.
4.	Serve the salad cold and enjoy!

PROS

Easy Caprese (Insalata) is a refreshing and light salad that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal or as a side dish.

The ingredients used in this salad are simple and easily available at any local grocery store.

CONS

Since this salad uses fresh mozzarella cheese and olive oil, it can be relatively high in calories and fat.

However, this salad can still be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Easy Caprese (Insalata) salad has a lot of health benefits. Tomatoes are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, and are also a good source of potassium and folate.
Mozzarella cheese is high in protein and calcium, important for healthy bones. Olive oil is a good source of healthy fats and also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Basil is packed with antioxidants and has been known to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

	2 large firm tomatoes ( sliced thin )
	1/2 lb mozzarella cheese ( sliced )
	1/3 cup fresh basil leaf ( torn into small shreds )
	2 tablespoons capers
	1/4 cup olive oil
	kosher salt