Best Easy Caprese Salad Recipes
CAPRESE SALAD
This light, fresh salad is made with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. It is the perfect quick and easy accompaniment to any summer meal.
Provided by Summer Rose
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss together the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 357.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
SIMPLE CAPRESE SALAD
Traditional appetizer, but also makes a great main dish on a hot summer day. Feel free to add cooked eggplant and/or zucchini slices to this dish to make it heartier.
Provided by stronglive1
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut roasted red peppers into 16 large pieces. Starting at the edge of a serving platter, place a slice of tomato, a basil leaf, a slice of mozzarella cheese, a piece of roasted pepper, and another basil leaf. Continue in that pattern, forming a spiral from the outside in, until all the ingredients have been arranged; salad should end in the center of the platter. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and black olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 478.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CAPRESE SALAD
For something fresh and Italian, make Rachael Ray's Caprese Salad recipe from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network; it's filled with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
THE BEST CAPRESE SALAD
This classic Italian caprese salad is quintessential summer fare. Serve with a chilled white wine and enjoy in the sunshine or on a balmy summer evening!
Provided by ChefJackie
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves on a serving plate, alternating between them. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 748.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CAPRESE SALAD
My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we created our own version which tastes incredibly close, if not better, than any restaurant version we've tried. -Melissa Pearson, Sandy, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Arrange the tomatoes, cheese and basil on a serving platter. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CAPRESE PASTA WITH THAI BASIL
This caprese pasta is the perfect cool and refreshing summer dish. The lemon-infused white balsamic vinegar adds a really nice twist to this classic dish.
Provided by CookingWithShelia
Categories Caprese Salad
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and Thai basil in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain pasta and top with cherry tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 841.8 calories, Carbohydrate 91.7 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 95.7 mg
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