Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad, or Insalata Caprese, is a simple, elegant Italian salad originating from the island of Capri. It features fresh, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves, typically arranged in an alternating pattern and dressed with high-quality olive oil and a pinch of salt.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is relatively low in carbohydrates but provides healthy fats from the olive oil and mozzarella, along with a good amount of protein from the cheese. It is a rich source of vitamins A and C from the tomatoes, lycopene, and calcium, with a typical serving containing roughly 200-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	4 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	320 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	10 mcg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Selenium	5 mcg

Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The salad's red, white, and green colors are said to mirror the Italian flag, making it a patriotic culinary symbol. Nutritionally, the combination of tomatoes and olive oil enhances the body's absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.