Classic Caprese Salad Recipe

Dive into the freshness of Italian cuisine with our Classic Caprese Salad recipe, an easy yet sophisticated blend of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a special kiss of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and seasonings.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Servings

Calories 15kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

1 cup small tomatoes halved
1 ball fresh mozzarella diced
fresh basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
balsamic vinegar for drizzling
pinch of Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Slice the tomatoes and the mozzarella.
Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a plate.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve!

Notes

The good news is that this recipe is simple, requiring only a few ingredients. This, however, puts a lot of pressure on those ingredients. So please get the freshest tomatoes you can, high-quality mozzarella, and vibrant, green basil for the best results.

You can use any type of tomato, though I recommend small, sweet varieties like cherry or grape tomatoes. They provide a burst of flavor in each bite and look good on the plate.

You need to go with fresh mozzarella for a classic Caprese salad. While cow's milk mozzarella works fine, mozzarella di bufala (made from buffalo milk) will give your salad that Italian accent.

Because you're actually eating the olive oil (and not merely cooking with it) you'll notice its taste immediately. So use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. The balsamic vinegar will add a sweet contrast. I sometimes use a balsamic reduction, it has a stronger taste.

Salt and freshly ground black pepper may seem basic but they can draw out the natural flavors of your tomatoes and cheese.

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