Insalata Caprese II

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Insalata Caprese II
15 min.
6
311kcal

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Enjoy a delightful and refreshing Insalata Caprese II, a versatile dish that serves as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only pleasing to the palate but also easy and quick to prepare, taking only 15 minutes to serve six persons. Each serving contains 311 calories, with a balanced caloric breakdown of 22.75% protein, 68.99% fat, and 8.26% carbs.

The star ingredients in this recipe are fresh, high-quality components that elevate the dish's flavors. You'll need six servings of freshly ground black pepper, three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and two batches of fresh basil leaves to ensure a generous aroma. The main components are a pound of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced to 1/4-inch thickness, and four large, ripe tomatoes, also sliced to the same thickness. A pinch of fine sea salt and a platter are the only other requirements for this elegant dish.

With its simple ingredients and instructions, Insalata Caprese II is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious, Italian-inspired meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. The beautiful presentation of alternating tomato, mozzarella, and basil layers, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and pepper, makes it an impressive addition to any table.

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh
  • pound mozzarella fresh sliced
  • servings sea salt to taste fine
  • large tomatoes ripe sliced

Equipment

    Directions

    1. On a large platter, alternate and overlap the tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves.
    2. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories311kcal
    Protein22.75%
    Fat68.99%
    Carbs8.26%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    39.5
    Glycemic Load
    1.72
    Inflammation Score
    -8
    Nutrition Score
    13.376086763714%

    Flavonoids

    Naringenin
    0.83mg
    Apigenin
    0.01mg
    Luteolin
    0.01mg
    Kaempferol
    0.11mg
    Myricetin
    0.16mg
    Quercetin
    0.7mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:311.38kcal
    15.57%
    Fat:24.16g
    37.17%
    Saturated Fat:10.95g
    68.41%
    Carbohydrates:6.51g
    2.17%
    Net Carbohydrates:4.99g
    1.81%
    Sugar:3.98g
    4.42%
    Cholesterol:59.72mg
    19.91%
    Sodium:674.13mg
    29.31%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:17.92g
    35.84%
    Calcium:399.26mg
    39.93%
    Vitamin A:1662.97IU
    33.26%
    Phosphorus:298.39mg
    29.84%
    Vitamin B12:1.72µg
    28.73%
    Vitamin K:26.77µg
    25.49%
    Vitamin C:17.1mg
    20.73%
    Selenium:12.87µg
    18.38%
    Zinc:2.44mg
    16.25%
    Vitamin B2:0.24mg
    14.07%
    Vitamin E:1.83mg
    12.19%
    Manganese:0.2mg
    10.24%
    Potassium:354.32mg
    10.12%
    Magnesium:30.35mg
    7.59%
    Vitamin B6:0.13mg
    6.47%
    Folate:25.32µg
    6.33%
    Fiber:1.52g
    6.1%
    Copper:0.09mg
    4.58%
    Vitamin B1:0.07mg
    4.57%
    Iron:0.8mg
    4.42%
    Vitamin B3:0.82mg
    4.12%
    Vitamin B5:0.22mg
    2.22%
    Vitamin D:0.3µg
    2.02%
    Source:Allrecipes