SLC25-W3 // "Caprese Salad."

Hello dear friends,

How are you all? I hope you are well. I am also fine by the grace of Allah. Today, I have come to participate in the third week of the Steemit Challenge SLC-S25/W3, organized by the Honorable Teacher @dasudi ma'am. As a student, I am eager to participate and learn a great deal from the challenges. And I feel proud to participate in this challenge.

Caprese salad

Caprese salad is a classic Italian salad known for its simplicity, freshness, and vibrant colors - red, white, and green, which represent the Italian flag. It is a healthy and delicious salad made with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, and olive oil.

Now I will make Caprese salad. I have presented all the ingredients for making the salad below

🌿Main Ingredients to make the Salad:-

Basil leaves 7-8 pieces

🌿Dressing Items for Salad:

Ingredients to make the Salad

🌿Caprese salad tutorial:-

🌿Step 1:-🌿

• First, I wash and sterilize two tomatoes and a cucumber with water.
• Now I cut the tomatoes and cucumber into pieces. Since I will make the salad with it, I cut it a little thickly.

🌿Step 2:-🌿

• Now I soak some basil leaves first in hot water and then in cold water, blanch the basil and then let it drain the excess water.

🌿Step 03:-🌿
Now I take the mozzarella cheese out of the packet. My cheese was 250 grams. I take 100 grams of cheese from there and cut it into small pieces.

🌿Step 04:-🌿

• My work is almost finished. Now I will arrange the salad.
• I arrange the tomatoes and cucumber on a long plate.

🌿Step 05:-🌿

• Now I put a piece of mozzarella cheese between each tomato and cucumber.

🌿Step 06:-🌿

• Now I arrange the basil leaves between each salad.

🌿Step 07:-🌿

• Now I mix a little olive oil, chili powder, and a light salt and vinegar.

🌿Step 08:-🌿

• My Caprese salad is finished. Now I write the name of the challenge on a piece of paper and draw a picture.

🌿Step 1 09:-🌿

• At the last stage, I uploaded a picture of the Caprese salad I made.

To be honest, this is the first time I have tasted Caprese salad. This is also the first time I have heard the name of this salad. Steemit has exposed me to many new experiences. This salad is one of them.
Although this is the first time, I have made this salad and tasted it for the first time, it still seems extraordinary to me. Every ingredient in this salad is my favorite. Especially any salad is on my daily food list. That's why I always eat cucumber and tomato. But the salad made with a mixture of cheese, cucumber, tomato vinegar, and olive oil was wow.
This salad definitely met my expectations. Especially since it is with cheese, it has a different taste.

I am first highlighting the benefits of tomatoes, paneer, and basil leaves.

🍅Tomatoes:-

• Tomatoes are not only delicious but also an item full of health benefits. I am presenting a summary of the main benefits of tomatoes;-
• Tomatoes contain a lot of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B9. These elements are particularly beneficial for our health.
• Tomatoes are a good source of potassium, which supports heart health.
• Tomatoes help protect against certain types of cancer, especially prostate, lung, and stomach cancer.
• Helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body.
• Helps maintain proper skin health and antioxidants help protect the skin from sun damage and premature aging.

🧀Mozzarella cheese

• Mozzarella cheese is not only delicious and creamy, it also has several health benefits when eaten in moderation. Let me give you a brief example:
• Mozzarella cheese is rich in calcium, which helps in building strong bones and teeth and preventing osteoporosis.
• An excellent source of high-quality protein, which helps in building and repairing muscles.
• Helps boost immunity
• It contains vitamins B12, niacin (B3) and riboflavin (B2) which enhance brain function, increase energy levels
• Mozzarella cheese is good for the heart (when eaten in moderation)
• Mozzarella cheese also has many other health benefits
  

🌿Basil leaves:-

• Basil leaves are not just a delicious herb in dishes like Caprese salad or pesto - they also offer impressive health benefits. Here I discuss a little.
• Basil leaves are powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals
• Reduce oxidative stress in the body
• Help prevent chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease
• Lowers blood pressure
• Helps improve blood circulation
• Helps improve mental balance
• Supports adrenal function
• Eugenol and other oils act as natural anti-inflammatories such as arthritis, asthma, and skin inflammation.

Now I have presented the prices of the three ingredients mentioned in making the salad

Although I am making Caprese salad for the first time. I have some suggestions for my steamian friends-

• While tomatoes are healthy and have many benefits, there are some side effects such as
• Tomatoes are acidic and can be dangerous for sensitive people (especially those with GERD).
• Some people may experience an allergy to tomatoes, which can cause itching, swelling, rashes or even breathing problems.
• Tomatoes are high in potassium and oxalate. Eating tomatoes can be dangerous for people with kidney disease.
• Mozzarella contains saturated fat, which can increase LDL (bad) cholesterol if eaten in large quantities and increase the risk of heart disease.
• Those who are lactose intolerant may have trouble digesting mozzarella and may experience flatulence.
• This cheese is high in calories. Eating large amounts of cheese regularly can lead to weight gain.

• Basil leaves can thin the blood, and those taking medicines like warfarin or aspirin can refrain from eating them.
• Basil leaves help reduce blood sugar levels.
  When we consume any food, we need to have a clear idea about the quality of the food. Just as food supports health, sometimes food can also cause danger. So I request that before eating, we must know what reaction the food causes in the body.

I invite three of my friends to join in this challenge
@denmarkguy
@bristy1
@tahispadron