Caprese salad is a healthy summer salad, with fresh garden tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese. A light and tangy Italian vinaigrette is drizzled over the veggies.

This simple summer salad recipe will be a great addition to your next potluck or family gathering. It’s tastes best using in-season tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella, but of course, store bought items work just as well.

I love this twist on caprese salad, you can even assemble it on small skewers for a fun appetizer presentation.

The salad is perfect as a meatless main dish, but equally delicious with grilled chicken or flank steak.

Caprese Salad

Ingredients

For the salad

2 8 ounce containers fresh Bocconcini mozzarella (bite-size mozzarella balls), drained of liquid
2 pints cherry tomatoes

For the dressing

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil leaves
4 tbsp good-quality balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove minced
sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Mix cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls in a serving bowl
Whisk all dressing ingredients together and pour over tomato mixture
Toss to coat and serve

If you try this easy salad recipe, I’d love for you to share a photo of it on my Facebook page!

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Comments

Ann says
July 9, 2014 at 7:40 pm
Summertime perfection, Amee! Looks so fresh and delicious!
- Amee Livingston says
  July 9, 2014 at 7:58 pm
  Thank you Ann! Those flavors together can’t be beat. 🙂
Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says
July 10, 2014 at 12:46 pm
I love caprese salad, Amee, and your version sounds delicious! A perfect summertime salad!
- Amee Livingston says
  July 11, 2014 at 12:55 am
  Thank you Lisa! 🙂