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Simple Caprese Salad

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"Traditional appetizer, but also makes a great main dish on a hot summer day. Feel free to add cooked eggplant and/or zucchini slices to this dish to make it heartier." — stronglive1

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1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
16 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
16 thick slices ripe slicing tomato
32 leaves fresh basil

olive oil
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (optional)

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Directions

Cut roasted red peppers into 16 large pieces. Starting at the edge of a serving platter, place a slice of tomato, a basil leaf, a slice of mozzarella cheese, a piece of roasted pepper, and another basil leaf. Continue in that pattern, forming a spiral from the outside in, until all the ingredients have been arranged; salad should end in the center of the platter. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and black olives.

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Aug 02, 2012

Easy and on so tasty with fresh summer tomatoes and basil. A good balsamic would be great to really finish this along with a good hunk of bread or foccacia.

—Baking Nana

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Oct 03, 2012

Had this today as part of a birthday dinner made for my nephew...just very simply used fresh tomatoes, sliced mozzarella ball, fresh basil and a tad of olive oil, then sprinkled w/pepper...fresh, nice addition to meal...it was very well received!

—WaterlessCooker

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Nutrition

Calories
311 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
9.1 g
3%

Cholesterol
59 mg
20%

Fat
23.2 g
36%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
15.2 g
30%

Sodium
479 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Simple Caprese Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 311
Calories from Fat: 209

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.2g 36 %
Saturated Fat 11.8g 59 %
Cholesterol 59mg 20 %
Sodium 479mg 19 %
** Potassium 201mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 9.1g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 15.2g 30 %
Sugars 5.4g
Vitamin A 75 %
Vitamin C 70 %
Calcium 58 %
Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 5 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.