Caprese salad
This traditional Italian summer salad originates from the Isle of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, Italy. Caprese literally means from Capri. Most of the energy in this recipe comes from the mozzarella cheese which provides tryptophan, tyrosine (i.e. amino acids that help with your sleep and appetite control) as well as zinc, phosphorus and calcium. The tomato provides some vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium while the greens provide some more vitamin A, folate, vitamin K and manganese.
Macros
This recipe provides 370 calories, 26 g of protein, 25 g of fat and 25 g of net carbs.
Micros
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Ingredients
| Description | Amount | Unit |
| Tomato | 100 | g |
| Basil | 8 | leaf |
| Spinach | 30 | g |
| Salt | 1 | 1/4 tsp |
| Pepper | 1 | 1/4 tsp |
| Balsamic Vinegar | 1 | tsp |
| Olive Oil | 1 | tsp |
| Mozzarella Cheese (Part Skim) | 100 | g |
Directions
- Slice each tomato from top to bottom into 1cm thick slices. Place on a serving plate and top with the bocconcini and basil leaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Just before serving, drizzle the salad with oil and vinegar.
Suitable for
- ketogenic
- blood sugar & diabetes
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