“I want to remind you how a fresh and easy keto Caprese salad can be! Only three ingredients are needed and the dish is as pretty to look at as it is delicious! Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil leaves do most of the work, but a good-quality olive oil and a scattering of sea salt flakes finish it beautifully. QUICK TIP: Never store tomatoes or fresh basil in the fridge. Both should be stored at room temperature.” – Monya

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When it comes to simplicity and freshness, few dishes match a timeless classic Caprese salad. It combines the vibrant flavours of ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. For those following keto, this salad is not only a visual delight but also a nutritious and low-carb choice.
 

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The secret to a remarkable Caprese salad lies not only in its ingredients, but also in the finishing touches. A good quality olive oil drizzled over imparts a smooth richness, adding healthy fats to the dish, which is essential for the keto diet. The olive oil’s fruity and slightly peppery notes provide a delightful contrast to the natural sweetness of the tomatoes.

To further enhance the flavours, salt flakes are sprinkled over. This not only heightens the taste, but also draw out the natural juices of the tomatoes, intensifying their succulence. This subtle addition complements the other ingredients, resulting in a balanced and mouth-watering experience.
 
So, indulge in the classic Caprese salad and experience the true essence of Mediterranean cuisine, while staying true to your keto goals.

 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Keto Caprese Salad, as well as all the Salads on Fats of Life®.
 

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Easy Caprese!

This is a super easy, crowd-pleasing side salad that take minutes to throw together. Use the sweetest, ripe tomatoes you can find and enjoy the dynamite flavours.

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Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 as a side salad

Author Monya Kilian Palmer

Per serving

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g

Equipment

• kitchen scale
• sharp knife

Ingredients

• 2 tomatoes (medium), trimmed and sliced
• 120 g (4.2 oz) fresh mozzarella, drained and thinly sliced
• 3-4 large fresh basil leaves
• 1 TB olive oil
• sea salt flakes
• freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

• This lovely salad could not be simpler! Remove the mozzarella ball from the packaging and drain well on kitchen paper.
  
• Slice the tomatoes thinly and lay out on your serving platter. Count the spaces in between the tomatoes and slice your mozzarella ball into pieces that can slide in between the tomatoes. I find the slicing the ball at a slight angle ensures that one fresh mozzarella ball (120g / 4.2oz) will yield at least 9 slices.
• Season with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. (You wrap the salad in sling film up until this point if you want to make it ahead of time.)
• Just before serving, drizzle over the olive oil and scatter with fresh basil (which should be sliced and scattered just before serving). You could tuck smaller basil leaves in between the slices, but I found this much easier and prettier.

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Nutritional Information per serving
Calories                        223Kcal / 933kJ
Fat                                19g
Carbohydrates              2.3g
Protein                          11g

Allergens
Milk

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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.

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