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Quick and Easy Caprese Salad

 
This recipe is vegetarian.vegetarian
This recipe can be made gluten free by choosing gluten-free versions of basic ingredients commonly found in supermarkets or online.gluten-free
This recipe is suitable for a primal diet.primal
 
One serving costs about $1.97

$1.97 per serving

3 people like this recipe

3 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

4 vegetarian,gluten-free,primal,gluten free,lacto ovo vegetarian,primal side dish,lunch,main course,salad,main dish,dinner Mediterranean,Italian,European
spoonacular Score:76%

Spoonacular Score: 76%

 

Need a gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal main course? Quick and Easy Caprese Salad could be an awesome recipe to try. One serving contains 350 calories, 15g of protein, and 27g of fat. For $1.97 per serving, this recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is brought to you by Foodista. A mixture of balsamic vinegar, basil leaves, bell pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. 3 people found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 74%. Try Quick Caprese Salad, Quick Roasted Tomato Caprese Pasta Salad, and Easy Caprese Salad for similar recipes.

Caprese Salad works really well with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chianti. Sauvignon Blanc and Gruner Veltliner both have herby notes that complement salads with enough acid to match tart vinaigrettes, while a Chardonnay can be a good pick for creamy salad dressings. One wine you could try is Arrowood Sonoma Chardonnay. It has 4.7 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 26 dollars.

Arrowood Sonoma Chardonnay

Aromas of delicate pear and melon mix with citrus characteristics of grapefruit and lemon, while flavors of sweet canned pears and melon dominate the palate.VintageIn the glass, the 2000 Sonoma County Chardonnay offers up a mouth-watering array of intriguing flavors and aromas. Loaded with fruit, it comes at you from all directions. VineyardThe fruit for our 2000 Sonoma County Chardonnay comes from three exceptional vineyards in the Russian River Valley. Each vineyard reflects its distinct terroir and contributes different nuances and characteristics to the wine. Fermentation & AgingBecause the fruit is grown in a relatively cool climate, we put it through barrel and malolactic fermentation to balance out the crisp acids and give the wine a rich and creamy texture. Sur lies aging and stirring in French oak barrels adds hints of toasty oak and complexity to the blend

» Get this wine on Wine.com

Ingredients

Servings:
some
some balsamic vinegar
balsamic vinegar
0.25 cup
0.25 cup basil leaves
basil leaves
0.25 cup
0.25 cup basil leaves
basil leaves
8 ounces
8 ounces mozzarella cheese
mozzarella cheese
some
some olive oil
olive oil
some
some bell pepper
bell pepper
some
some bell pepper
bell pepper
0.5 tsps
0.5 tsps salt
salt
4
4  tomatoes
tomatoes
some balsamic vinegar
some
balsamic vinegar
0.25 cup basil leaves
0.25 cup
basil leaves
0.25 cup basil leaves
0.25 cup
basil leaves
8 ounces mozzarella cheese
8 ounces
mozzarella cheese
some olive oil
some
olive oil
some bell pepper
some
bell pepper
some bell pepper
some
bell pepper
0.5 tsps salt
0.5 tsps
salt
4  tomatoes
4
tomatoes


Instructions

  1. Slice mozzarella and tomatoes into 1/4 inch slices and arrange on platter
  2. Sprinkle basil leaves over all
  3. Drizzle with oil and vinegar
  4. Salt and pepper to taste

Read the detailed instructions on Foodista.com – The Cooking Encyclopedia Everyone Can Edit

Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $2.40
Ingredient
some balsamic vinegar
¼ cups basil leaves
¼ cups basil leaves
8 ounces mozzarella cheese
some olive oil
some bell pepper
some bell pepper
4 tomatoes
Price
$0.54
$0.24
$0.24
$3.48
$0.67
$1.50
$1.50
$1.44
$9.60

Nutritional Information

Quickview
369 Calories
15g Protein
27g Total Fat
17g Carbs
26% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
369k
18%

Fat
27g
42%

  Saturated Fat
9g
59%

Carbohydrates
17g
6%

  Sugar
12g
14%

Cholesterol
44mg
15%

Sodium
662mg
29%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
15g
31%

Vitamin C
208mg
252%

Vitamin A
6231IU
125%

Vitamin K
39µg
37%

Vitamin E
5mg
34%

Calcium
319mg
32%

Vitamin B6
0.56mg
28%

Phosphorus
273mg
27%

Folate
93µg
23%

Vitamin B12
1µg
22%

Potassium
675mg
19%

Manganese
0.38mg
19%

Fiber
4g
19%

Vitamin B2
0.31mg
18%

Zinc
2mg
15%

Selenium
9µg
14%

Magnesium
46mg
12%

Vitamin B3
2mg
11%

Vitamin B1
0.14mg
10%

Iron
1mg
8%

Vitamin B5
0.67mg
7%

Copper
0.12mg
6%

Vitamin D
0.23µg
2%

covered percent of daily need

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