Description
Caprese Salad with Lemon and Pine Nuts is a vibrant celebration of summer flavors, featuring creamy mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, and aromatic fresh basil. The zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice and the delightful crunch of toasted pine nuts elevate this classic dish to new heights. Perfect for gatherings or a light meal, this salad is quick to prepare and visually stunning, making it a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ? cup pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Slice the fresh mozzarella and tomatoes into thick rounds.
- Rinse and pat dry the basil leaves.
- Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over low heat until golden brown (3-5 minutes).
- Arrange layers of mozzarella and tomato slices on a platter, interspersing basil leaves.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 salad (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg