A classic caprese salad recipe will always come in handy on a hot, summer day! The ingredients consists of fresh garden tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, plus fresh basil. The combination of flavors is an Italian delight and one of our favorite summer treats!
Caprese Salad Ingredients:
The caprese salad ingredients are:
- fresh garden tomatoes
- mozzarella
- balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- fresh basil
How to Make Caprese Salad
There are honestly so many different ways you can prepare a caprese salad, and you can even add different ingredients!
First, cut up garden tomatoes into small pieces. Add to a bowl. Then, cut up the mozzarella cheese into smaller cube size pieces and add to the bowl of tomatoes.
Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix everything well.
Add fresh basil and mix a little, then top with fresh basil again after serving.
If you’re searching for what to serve with caprese salad, check out our famous Pistachio Delight Dessert.
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Classic Caprese Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 whole fresh garden tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsps balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes up into small pieces. Add to a bowl.
- Cut up the mozzarella into cubes and add to the tomatoes.
- Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix everything together with a spoon.
- Add about half of the basil and mix.
- Top with fresh basil once the caprese salad is served.
- Enjoy! 🙂
