Italian-inspired cuisine
Caprese
Caprese thrives on good ingredients and a clear, fresh combination. Tomato, mozzarella and basil seem simple, but together they make a very harmonious appetizer or side dish.
Estimated nutrition
per serving · Calculated for 4 servings.
- Energy
- ≈ 275 kcal
- Protein
- ≈ 11.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- ≈ 3.3 g
- Fat
- ≈ 23.5 g
Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.
Calculation basis
Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.
Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping
- 4 ripe tomatoes · ≈ 400.0 g
- 2 balls of mozzarella · ≈ 250.0 g
- 1 handful of basil · ≈ 1.0 g
- 3 tbsp olive oil · ≈ 40.95 g
Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria
Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 2 balls of mozzarella
- 1 handful of basil
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp light balsamic vinegar, optional
- Salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cut tomatoes and mozzarella into even slices.
- Arrange alternately on a platter or on plates.
- Scatter basil leaves in between or on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add some balsamic vinegar if desired.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve immediately.
