Here is one of my favorite simple salad recipes. This tomato, basil and mozzarella caprese salad is a summer favorite that the whole family loves. When tomatoes are in season, we make it frequently in the summer. This classic Italian dish is light, flavorful and delicious!
Classic Caprese Salad
This appetizer (or side dish) is not really easy. All you need is slicing, arrangements and spraying herbs. Known in Italy as the Insalata Caprese, it is thought to have started on Capri, but no one knows where it came from. Others point out that it is a patriotic similarity to the Italian flag. But it happened, this herbal tomato salad is very good!
It’s quick to put together quickly, but still looks impressive, making it perfect for weekday dinners or next BBQ.
I often find the simplest recipes to be the most delicious. Especially when using seasonal agricultural products. Very few really fresh peaches, tomatoes or salads taste good right after they’ve been chosen.
Caprese Materials
The ingredients are simple so when it comes to Caprese, it’s not often hidden behind. The watery, rubbery tomatoes here don’t taste very good. I like to use the best Caprese salad, using homemade tomatoes and heirloom tomatoes from the farmers’ market. A few freshly ground black peppers and flaky sea or kosher salts can really help bring out the flavor of the tomatoes. But good salt works.
I like salad plains, but I can also add a reduction in balsamic (aka balsamic vinegar gl drugs) or a drizzle of vinaigrette. Make a meal and add grilled chicken to the sides!
Try individual Caprese salad skewers for fun variations. Garnish grape or cherry tomatoes, between them with basil leaves and a bowl of mozzarella cheese.
Italian Caprese Salad Recipe
Delicious simple Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil and spices.
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Slice the tomatoes in ¼ or ½ inch thick slices and discard the top and bottom slices.
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Alternative slices of serving platter tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese slices.
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Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic salt.
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Sprinkle with shredded fresh basil.
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If you use it to serve, add light rain from olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Nutrition Facts
Italian Caprese Salad Recipe
Amount per serving (1 serving)
calorie 313
234 calories from fat
% Daily Value*
fat 26g40%
Saturated fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated fat 2g
January saturated fat 14g
cholesterol 45mg15%
sodium 943mg41%
potassium 343mg10%
carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2G8%
4g sugar4%
protein 14g28%
Vitamin a 1488IU30%
Vitamin c 17mgtwenty one%
calcium 303mg30%
iron 1mg6%
*Percent daily value is based on the 2000 calorie diet.
Have you ever had fresh tomatoes and a Caprese salad? What is your favorite summer salad recipe? Share it below!
