Salads · Italian · 10 min
Caprese Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil & Balsamic
- 10 min
- 2–6 servings
- 240 kcal / serving
Caprese Salad with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and a light balsamic dressing. It’s a crisp, creamy mix with bright herb notes that comes together quickly for a simple weeknight side.
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Ingredients
- ¼ small pkgfresh basil
- ½ (8 oz) pkgfresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 pintgrape tomatoes
From the pantry: balsamic vinegar, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · stirring spoon · whisk or fork
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Produce
- ¼ small pkgfresh basil
- 1 pintgrape tomatoes
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ½ (8 oz) pkgfresh mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh basil | ¼ small pkg | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg |
| fresh mozzarella cheese | ½ (8 oz) pkg | 1 (8 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (8 oz) pkg |
| grape tomatoes | 1 pint | 2 pints | 3 pints |
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Directions
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until the dressing is smooth.
- Cut the fresh mozzarella into medium dice and add it to the dressing.
- Wash and dry the grape tomatoes, then halve them and add to the bowl.
- Rinse the basil, pat dry, roll the leaves loosely, and slice into thin ribbons; add to the bowl and toss.
- Gently stir to coat all ingredients with the dressing and let the flavors mingle briefly.
- Divide the salad between plates or bowls and serve as a light starter or side.
Two tips
- Prep the basil ribbons and tomatoes up to the point of tossing to save time later.
- If you have extra mozzarella, chill it briefly for a firmer bite, or finish with a light drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 240 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 7 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 364 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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