Classic Caprese Salad

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A simple, fresh salad featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, drizzled with a light balsamic glaze. This Italian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Arrange 400g sliced ripe tomatoes and 200g sliced fresh mozzarella on a large serving plate in alternating layers.
  2. Step 2: Scatter 30g fresh basil leaves over the top.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
  5. Step 5: Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

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