Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad or Appetizer

Name: Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad or Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons olive oil; 6 large basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes; 12 large basil leaves; 1 8- ounce package fresh mozzarella balls; Optional Garnish of your choice

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Prep Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Calories
348 kcal
Course
Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian, American

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad or Appetizer

Holly Espinosa

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This Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad (or Appetizer) uses ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls and basil ribbons for a fresh new take on a classic.

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Ingredients

Servings

Dressing

4 Tablespoons olive oil
6 large basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Salad

1 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes (multicolor heirloom if available)
12 large basil leaves (julienned)
1 8- ounce package fresh mozzarella balls (aka pearls or Ciliegine)
Optional Garnish of your choice (e.g small breadstick or cheese straws)

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Instructions

Blend dressing ingredients in blender until almost smooth.
Halve cherry tomatoes and julienne the remaining basil leaves.
Toss drained mozzarella balls, basil ribbons and cherry tomato halves with dressing.
Transfer to serving glasses (usually with a spoon unless you are photographing and extra picky).
Garnish with cheese straws or breadsticks if desired.