Caprese Salad Recipe
This easy Caprese salad is a summer favorite, with fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella paired with a delicious balsamic vinegar reduction.
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
One-Bowl Salad
- 4 cups power greens, (or greens of your choice)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Layered Salad
- 1 large Roma tomato
- 4 ounces Mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh arugula or basil leaves
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
One-Bowl Salad
- In a bowl, toss together greens, tomatoes, cheese, basil, and olive oil.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top of the salad, and serve.
Layered Salad
- Slice the ingredients into thin slices, and layer the cheese and tomatoes at a slant.
- Place arugula or basil leaves around the slanted row.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Garnish with a dash of salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
The type of tomatoes you use depends on the type of caprese salad you are making. We have a few recommendations:
- If you are making a green salad with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, we recommend using cherry tomatoes. They add a nice look to the flavor and are already perfectly bite-sized.
- If you are making a layered caprese salad, we recommend using ripe-vine tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or heirloom tomatoes. You can really use any tomato, but we recommend those tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 109 kcal · Carbohydrates: 3 g · Protein: 5 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g · Cholesterol: 15 mg · Sodium: 127 mg · Potassium: 128 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 743 IU · Vitamin C: 10 mg · Calcium: 106 mg · Iron: 1 mg