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Insalata Caprese II

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"Because this salad is so simple, fresh, top quality ingredients are important."
Insalata Caprese II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 138 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • fine sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. On a large platter, alternate and overlap the tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 24, 2005 by YOGAFOODIE 
I've been making this salad for years. However, us Sicilians make it a little different. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2004 by AIMEEWOZ 
My fiance and I ate this nearly every day when we were in Italy. The submitter isn't lying -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 24, 2003 by GINAH1 
Awesome salad! I sprinkled garlic powder and oregano across mine for an extra kick! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 29, 2006 by JENN_77 
I love this salad. I use only the freshest mozzerella and drizzle 2/1 ratio of olive oil and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 20, 2004 by AngelaM 
Very good! I added sliced black olives to mine. I also added balsamic vinegar (same amount as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 18, 2008 by naples34102 
This is a traditional Italian favorite in our family which is at its best in summer, with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 9, 2004 by JDVMD 
My husband and I could eat this everyday during the summer. Try chiffonading the basil... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 9, 2004 by Suzy 
I used a mozzarella cheese that was rolled in red pepper and sundried tomatoes currently sold... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 9, 2004 by SADLER73 
Caprese is also great on lightly toasted italian hard rolls. Simply drizzle your roll with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 9, 2004 by Navy_Mommy 
I don't make this any longer because you can't find fresh mozzarella where we currently live,... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Insalata Caprese II

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 311

  • Total Fat: 23.9g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 672mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 17.9g

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