Caprese Salad Recipe
Caprese salad is a classic Italian salad with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, basil leaves, and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar — perfect for summer festivities. Watch the video below!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 large tomatoes sliced
- 8 ounces mozzarella sliced
- handful of fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction
- flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the tomato and cheese. Add a slice of tomato to a plate, then add a slice of mozzarella on top. Keep alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella until you've used up all of the ingredients.
- Add the basil. Place fresh basil leaves in between the layers. I prefer smaller basil leaves to keep them whole, but if you have large basil leaves you can cut them up.
- Finishing touches. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic reduction on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Video
Notes
- Make sure to check out my separate recipe for how to make a Balsamic Reduction (Balsamic Glaze). It's easy and much better than store-bought.
- You can get creative and substitute the tomatoes for a variety of fruits, including peaches, nectarines, strawberries, and more. Use what's in season!
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1152IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 1mg