Easy Caprese Salad

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This Easy Caprese Salad is a delicious blend of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze.  

Easy Caprese Salad on White Platter drizzled with balsamic glaze

EASY CAPRESE SALAD

This recipe is one of my favorite dishes to enjoy during the summer months but it’s delicious all year round! This recipe is so easy to throw together which makes it great for a weeknight side dish, to bring to a potluck dinner, or to whip together for a last minute evening with friends. 

Some of our other favorite summer dishes are:

tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil on a platter

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR CAPRESE SALAD

  • Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
  • Tomatos, I prefer Roma or Heirloom but any slicing tomato works
  • Fresh Basil Leaves
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Glaze

ingredients on counter

How to Make Caprese Salad:

  1. Start by layering slices of tomatoes on a serving platter. Tuck slices of mozzarella cheese between each tomato. Tuck whole basil leaves between the cheese and tomatoes. Arrange the slices so you can see every layer for the prettiest presentation. 
  2. RIGHT BEFORE SERVING: Season generously with salt and pepper, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and drizzle balsamic glaze on top. 

layer mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil on platter

ADD A TOASTED BAGUETTE

Caprese Salad is delicious the way that it’s served but sometimes we like to take it up a notch and serve it with some toasted baguette slices.  This makes it a little heartier and who doesn’t love bread? 🙂 

Can I Omit the Balsamic Glaze?

You CAN omit the balsamic glaze and season with only salt, pepper, and a good extra virgin olive oil but we love the tangy-ness the balsamic glaze adds. 

serve caprese salad on toast baguettes

Easy Caprese Salad

Author Katie
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 3 medium tomatoes, we ilke to use Roma or Heirloom
  • Fresh Mozzarella Cheese I buy the pre-sliced logs
  • Fresh Basil Leaves
  • Balsamic Glaze
  • Olive Oil
  • salt & pepper
  • toasted baguette, optional

Instructions

  • Start by layering slices of tomatoes on a serving platter.
  • Tuck slices of mozzarella cheese between each tomato. Tuck whole basil leaves between the cheese and tomatoes.
  • Arrange the slices so you can see every layer for the prettiest presentation. 
  • RIGHT BEFORE SERVING: Season generously with salt and pepper, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and drizzle balsamic glaze on top.
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drizzle of balsamic vinegar on caprese salad

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