Caprese Salad: Fresh, Simple & Ready in 10 Minutes
This is one of those amazing salads that proves simple really can be delicious. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, plenty of extra-virgin olive oil, and a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze what more could you ask for?
And it’s the perfect salad to make right now if you’re looking for a delicious alternative to lettuce-based salads. No lettuce needed! 🙌
It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is perfect for a light lunch, a quick dinner, or a beautiful side dish.
🍅 Fresh cherry tomatoes
🧀 Creamy mozzarella
🌿 Fresh basil
🫒 Plenty of extra-virgin olive oil
✨ Balsamic glaze
🥖 Serve with toasted bread on the side
My favorite part? Let the toasted bread soak up all that delicious olive oil, tomato juice, and balsamic glaze. Pure Mediterranean comfort! ❤️
👉 Find the full recipe on Sweet Basil and enjoy this easy, fresh Caprese salad at home.
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Classic Caprese Salad
Cuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy2
servings10
minutes1
minute300
kcalEnjoy a classic Caprese Salad with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. A simple, fresh Mediterranean salad ready in minutes.
Ingredients
2 large ripe tomatoes
4 oz (115 g) fresh mozzarella
Fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into even slices.
- Arrange them on a serving plate, alternating tomato and mozzarella.
Tuck fresh basil leaves between the slices.
Drizzle generously with extra-virgin olive oil.
Add a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. - Serve immediately, preferably at room temperature, so the tomatoes and mozzarella have their full flavor.
Notes
- Enjoy a classic Caprese Salad with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. A simple, fresh Mediterranean salad ready in minutes and serve some toasted bread on the side.
