Description
Caprese Salad is a simple yet elegant Italian dish that celebrates fresh ingredients. With juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, aromatic basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze and olive oil, it’s refreshing, satisfying, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
8 oz fresh mozzarella balls, drained
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1.5 tbsp balsamic glaze
0.5 tsp flaky sea salt
0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
2. Drain mozzarella balls and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Wash and dry basil leaves.
4. Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a shallow bowl or platter.
5. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the top.
6. Spoon balsamic glaze over the salad.
7. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
8. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
Use the freshest tomatoes and basil you can find.
Pat mozzarella and tomatoes dry to avoid sogginess.
Layer ingredients attractively for the best presentation.
Drizzle balsamic glaze last to maintain its appearance.
Chill ingredients slightly before assembling for a refreshing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caprese, Tomato Salad, Mozzarella, Basil, Summer Salad