Caprese Salad

Name: Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups tomatoes; 1 1/4 cups small mozzarella balls; 1/2 cup Small basil leaves; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
232 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Caprese Salad

Benson Pickett

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This traditional caprese salad is a blend of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil and seasonings, all drizzled with balsamic glaze. A classic summer salad that is a must-have at any picnic or gathering!

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Ingredients

Servings

5 cups tomatoes cut into bite sized pieces
1 1/4 cups small mozzarella balls such as ciliegine
1/2 cup Small basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

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Instructions

Place the tomatoes, mozzarella balls and basil leaves in a large bowl.
In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, salt and pepper.
Pour the olive oil over the tomato mixture and toss gently to coat.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad, then serve immediately.

Notes

You can use vine ripened tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, Campari tomatoes or Roma tomatoes for this recipe. Choose whatever is in season and fresh.
I like to use whole small basil leaves, but you can chop your basil if you prefer.
I use small mozzarella balls known as ciliegine, they come packed in tubs of water in the deli section. You can also dice a ball of fresh mozzarella into cubes.
Balsamic glaze is a thickened balsamic vinegar with a richer, more complex taste. You can find this glaze at most grocery stores near the vinegars or salad dressings.