Caprese Salad Recipe - The Washington Post

Posted by Chauncey Koziol on Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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A simple Caprese salad made with the best in-season summer tomatoes and good mozzarella is a thing of beauty. Just a few ingredients — and a few minutes — gets you this Italian classic.

Feel free to tweak the amount of the ingredients to your liking. These are flexible guidelines. For a suggested sandwich option, see the Variations, below.

Where to buy: Buffalo and fresh cow milk mozzarella packed in liquid are available at supermarkets, cheese shops and Italian markets. We prefer not to use the dry-packed, shrink-wrapped mozzarella, as it is too tough and rubbery for this recipe.

From recipes editor Becky Krystal.

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Ingredients

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Servings: 4-6

Directions

Time Icon Total: 15 mins

  • Step 1

    Arrange the tomato slices on a large plate or wide, shallow bowl. (You want something that will contain the olive oil and juices, and make for easy scooping.) Sprinkle with half of the salt, then drizzle with half of the olive oil.

  • Step 2

    Scatter the mozzarella pieces on top of and around the tomatoes. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the entire dish, then sprinkle with the black pepper and the remaining salt. Season to taste with more salt, if desired. Scatter the basil leaves and serve.

    • Variations

    You can use approximately the same ingredients here to make 3 or 4 Caprese sandwiches. For each sandwich, split a ciabatta roll or 6- to 8-inch length of baguette in half. If desired, divide 1 tablespoon homemade or store-bought pesto between the cut halves. Layer 3 to 5 ounces of salted 1/4-inch-thick tomato slices on the bottom half of the bread and dollop with about 2 ounces buffalo or fresh cow milk mozzarella torn into bite-size pieces. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Scatter a few basil leaves (micro or regular) on top, then finish the sandwich with the remaining bread half.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving (based on 6)

    • Calories

      183

    • Fat

      16 g

    • Saturated Fat

      6 g

    • Carbohydrates

      2 g

    • Sodium

      207 mg

    • Cholesterol

      20 mg

    • Protein

      6 g

    • Fiber

      1 g

    • Sugar

      2 g

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    From recipes editor Becky Krystal.

    Tested by Becky Krystal.

    Published July 26, 2022

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