Easy Caprese Salad

Caprese salad is a healthy summer salad, with fresh garden tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese topped with a light and tangy Italian vinaigrette.

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.

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

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Caprese Salad

Caprese salad is a healthy summer salad, with fresh garden tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese topped with a light and tangy Italian vinaigrette.

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

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

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