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Caprese Salad


Caprese Salad

Ripe juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, this salad rocks! Enjoy more recipes from Holly Clegg’s cookbook, trim&TERRIFIC Kitchen 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced tomatoes or Roma tomatoes
  • 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Makes 4 (2/3 cup) servings

  1. In shallow bowl or plate, layer or arrange tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and season to taste.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  3. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving)

  • Calories 109
  • Calories from Fat 69%
  • Fat 9g
  • Saturated Fat 3g
  • Cholesterol 17mg
  • Sodium 18mg
  • Carbohydrates 4g
  • Dietary Fiber 1g
  • Total Sugars 3g
  • Protein 4g
  • Dietary Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat

Recipe from Holly Clegg’s trimandTERRIFIC® KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence. For more of Holly's easy healthy recipes and tips, visit her Blog and YouTube channel.