Caprese Salad

Name: Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 lb ripe tomatoes (any variety); ½ cup fresh mozzarella cheese (cocktail size); 3 tbsp fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt and black pepper (to taste); balsamic vinegar (optional)

Caprese salad is made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and a simple drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, creating a colorful and delicious dish.

⏱ 20 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 5min 📊 Easy 🍽 4 servings 👁 9

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lb ripe tomatoes (any variety)
½ cup fresh mozzarella cheese (cocktail size)
3 tbsp fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and black pepper (to taste)
balsamic vinegar (optional)

Instructions

Using a serrated knife, slice the tomatoes into ½-inch thick slices. Slice cheese into ¼" slices.
Arrange tomatoes and cheese on a plate or platter.
Drizzle with olive oil (and balsamic vinegar if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

124kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$721.00

Per Serving
$180.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$1442.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (67% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
ripe tomatoes	1 lb	$15.00
fresh mozzarella cheese	0.5 cup	$130.00
fresh basil leaves	3 tbsp	$534.00
olive oil	2 tbsp	$42.00
salt and black pepper	-	-
balsamic vinegar	-	-