Description
A festive and effortless salad that combines fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Fresh tomatoes, ripe but firm
- 1 Mozzarella cheese, fresh ball or a few logs
- Fresh basil, plenty of leaves
- Balsamic reduction, store-bought or homemade
- Olive oil, good quality
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into thick, even slices.
- On a serving platter, alternate stacking the slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle the salad with balsamic reduction and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
Serve fresh for best flavor; can slice components ahead but assemble right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, holiday, Christmas, caprese, easy recipe