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This easy 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 party or family gathering. It tastes best using ripe summer tomatoes, fresh basil, and good quality mozzarella, but of course, store-bought produce work just as well. I use cherry tomatoes in this recipe and they are really simple to grow in pots if you don’t have a backyard garden. It’s so nice to have fresh tomatoes to pick yourself all summer long. Not to mention, it saves money to grow your own organic food!
How To Make Easy Caprese Salad
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 2 (8 oz) containers Bocconcini mozzarella ( bite-sized mozzarella balls), drained of liquid
- 2 pints of cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Mix cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls in a large bowl. Whisk all dressing ingredients together and pour over tomato mixture. Toss to coat and serve.
How To Store Caprese Salad
This salad is best served and eaten on the day that it’s prepared. If you want to make the dressing in advance it will only take a few minutes to throw together when you’re ready to serve it. I love this salad room temperature for the best flavor and texture. Any leftover salad will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
I love this simple twist on traditional Caprese salad, you can even assemble it on small skewers for a fun appetizer presentation. These easy breezy Caprese skewers are a favorite summer appetizer and super simple to make!
What To Serve With Caprese Salad
This easy Caprese salad goes perfectly with grilled chicken or flank steak. It also makes a great summer snack!
If you try this easy salad recipe, I’d love for you to share a photo and tag me on Instagram!
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
Nutrition
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Ann
Summertime perfection, Amee! Looks so fresh and delicious!
Amee Livingston
Thank you Ann! Those flavors together can’t be beat. 🙂
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I love caprese salad, Amee, and your version sounds delicious! A perfect summertime salad!
Amee Livingston
Thank you Lisa! 🙂