Insalata Caprese

Name: Insalata Caprese
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes (about 10), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls; 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Balsamic vinegar, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

A classic Caprese salad has colors that resemble the Italian flag. For extra zing, I add a splash of balsamic vinegar. —Melba Wilson, Murrells Inlet, SC

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes (about 10), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Balsamic vinegar, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix tomatoes, cheese pearls and olives. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with basil, oregano, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, drizzle with vinegar.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 160 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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