Italian · salad
Insalata Caprese
Insalata Caprese reads richness 4.9, herbaceous 4.4 and salinity 3.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian salad, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 4.9 · Herbaceous 4.4 · Salinity 3.8 · Umami 3.6 · Fruity 2.9 · Sourness 2.6 · Sweetness 2.0 · Bitterness 1.9 · Floral 1.8 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Citrus 1.5 · Earthy 1.4 · Nutty 1.2 · Heat 1.0
What's in it (6)
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 8 oz fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp fleur de sel
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 10 min (8 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 120.1 kcal, 8.4 g protein, 8.2 g fat, 3.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Slice tomatoes and mozzarella to the same thickness and alternate them on a plate, overlapping like roof tiles.
- Tuck in fresh basil leaves, drizzle liberally with the best extra-virgin olive oil available, and season with sea salt and pepper.
- Do not refrigerate; serve at room temperature.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.