Caprese Salad
Watch Master Chef Gustav as he makes a simple and elegant version of a classic caprese salad.
Ingredients
| Ripe tomatoes | 8 Medium , sliced thickly | |
| Fresh mozzarella cheese | 1 Pound , thinly sliced | |
| Fresh basil leaves | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Extra | virgin olive oil | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon (preferably sea salt) | |
| Pepper | 1 Teaspoon , freshly ground | |
| Basil oil | 1 Tablespoon (Leveled) (for drizzling) | |
| Chili oil | 1 Teaspoon (for drizzling) | |
| Balsamic vinegar | 1 Teaspoon (for drizzling) | |
| Parmesan crisps | 8 Large (for garnish) (Optional) | |
| Black olives | 16 Large (for garnish) |
Directions
MAKING
1.Alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter.
2.Garnish generously with basil leaves, tucking some underneath the tomatoes.
3.Drizzle some olive oil, basil oil,chilli oil,balsamic vinegar and then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
SERVING
4.Serve immediately.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 1407Calories from Fat 1078
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 122 g187.7%
Saturated Fat 37 g185%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 2353 mg98.04%
Total Carbohydrates 26 g8.7%
Dietary Fiber 8 g32%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 58 g116%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
