Description
A fresh and vibrant Summer Caprese Salad that combines cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil for a delicious delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
- Gently toss the ingredients together until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes on top for a spicy kick.
- Substitute the cherry tomatoes with heirloom tomatoes for a colorful and flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg