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Caprese salad on a white platter

Caprese salad

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  • Preparation and cooking time
    • Prep:
    • No cook
  • Easy
  • Serves 4

Make this classic Italian tricolore salad for a starter or side. It's incredibly simple but, when made with perfectly ripe tomatoes, is a real delight

  • Gluten-free
  • Vegetarian
Nutrition: Per serving
NutrientUnit
kcal242
fat18g
saturates9g
carbs6g
sugars6g
fibre2g
protein12g
salt0.6g
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Ingredients

  • 8 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 balls of mozzarella (or vegetarian alternative), sliced
  • handful of basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method

  • STEP 1

    Arrange the slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter, alternating between slices of each, and sprinkle over the basil leaves. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then drizzle over the olive oil and vinegar. Serve straightaway.

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