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Greatest plates · Salad
Classic Caprese Salad
Thick slices of ripe tomato and fresh mozzarella layered with basil, then finished with olive oil, a balsamic reduction and flaky salt. Five minutes, and nothing to cook.
Serves 4Prep 5 minSalad
Containsdairy
Inspired by a recipe from Downshiftology ↗
Protein 19%Carbs 11%Fat 70%
About 245 kcal a serve — 12 g protein, 7 g carbs, 19 g fat. Each segment is that macro's share of the calories, within about 10%.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Method
Slice the tomato and cheese
SliceSlice the tomatoes and mozzarella into even rounds so they layer neatly.
On the boardSlice all →
Layer on the plate
AlternateAdd a slice of tomato to a plate, then add a slice of mozzarella on top. Keep alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella, arranging them in a row or circle, until you've used everything up.
On the plateLayer →
Add the basil
On topTuck fresh basil leaves in between the layers. Keep smaller leaves whole, or tear up larger leaves before adding.
On the plateTuck in →
Finishing touches
ServeDrizzle the olive oil and balsamic reduction over the top, then sprinkle with flaky salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.
On the plateDrizzle →
Cook's noteUse the ripest tomatoes and best fresh mozzarella you can find — the quality of the ingredients is everything in this simple salad.
Estimated per serve
245 kcal · 12 g protein · 7 g carbs · 19 g fatestimates, within ~10%
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