Caprese salad

Caprese salad

According to the classic recipe, Caprese salad is prepared within a few minutes. This salad comes from Italy. Thanks to its color combination, this dish imitates the colors of the Italian flag. Prepare this summery and light salad at home and immerse yourself in the world of Italian cuisine.

Cooking time: 10 minutes.

Servings: 3.

Calories: 133.

Cuisine: Italian.

Ingredients

  • tomato - 1-2 pcs;
  • mozzarella cheese - 2 large balls;
  • basil - 1/2 bunch;
  • balsamic vinegar - to taste;
  • olive oil - 1.5 tsp;
  • salt and pepper - to taste.

Cooking

1. We prepare the necessary ingredients for making the classic Caprese salad.

ingredients - photo step 1

2. Cut the mozzarella balls into plates of approximately 5 millimeters.

sliced ​​mozzarella with plates - photo step 2

3. We also cut the tomato into plates of about 5 millimeters. Carefully remove the stem.

sliced ​​tomato - photo step 3

4. Put chopped tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on a plate in alternately.

cooking caprese salad - photo step 4

5. Salt and pepper the salad to taste.

cooking caprese salad - photo step 5

6. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar to taste.

cooking caprese salad - photo step 6

7. Add one and a half teaspoons of olive oil.

cooking caprese salad - photo step 7

8. Spread green basil leaves between mozzarella and tomato. This combination of colors resembles the Italian flag. According to the classic recipe, Caprese salad is ready.

Caprese salad

Prepare this healthy and very tasty salad with pleasure. Enjoy your meal.

Cooking video