Description
This Caprese Salad is a summer classic with mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil. Tossed with sweet balsamic dressing, it’s ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) (see notes)
- ¾ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (or balsamic vinegar, see notes)
- ¼ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the halved tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Add the torn basil leaves and gently toss everything together.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss again to coat everything evenly.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top of the salad immediately before serving.
Notes
- If you can’t find small mozzarella balls (a.k.a. ciliegine), you can buy a large ball of mozzarella and cut it into bite-sized cubes, about ½ inch each.
- If you are using balsamic vinegar instead of glaze, reduce the amount to 1–2 teaspoons. You can also make your own balsamic glaze by reducing balsamic vinegar in a pan to thicken and sweeten.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Cuisine: Italian