Simple Caprese Salad

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Traditional appetizer, but also makes a great main dish on a hot summer day. Feel free to add cooked eggplant and/or zucchini slices to this dish to make it heartier.

Submitted by stronglive1

Updated on July 25, 2012

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
16 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
16 thick slices ripe slicing tomato
32 leaves fresh basil
olive oil
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (Optional)

Directions

Cut roasted red peppers into 16 large pieces. Starting at the edge of a serving platter, place a slice of tomato, a basil leaf, a slice of mozzarella cheese, a piece of roasted pepper, and another basil leaf. Continue in that pattern, forming a spiral from the outside in, until all the ingredients have been arranged; salad should end in the center of the platter. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and black olives.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311	Calories
23g	Fat
9g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 12g	59%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 479mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g	30%
Vitamin C 42mg	47%
Calcium 468mg	36%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 201mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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